Whats all the talk about JCK being “more retail-focused”?
DAVE BONAPARTE: Over the past 18 months or so, the retail jewelry landscape has been quite challenging. Our goal is to provide a platform and venue that allows retailers to gain knowledge and insight to run their businesses better. We offer a robust educational program and also provide numerous opportunities to network and source the latest collections that make their debut at JCK. How do you know what retailers want? DB: Throughout the year, we are consistently in touch with our customers, both exhibitors and retailers, through in-person focus groups, in-store visits, and online research and surveys. We use this information and insight to stay on top of current market conditions and the impact it has on the retail jewelry marketplace. This enables us to provide key educational sessions, organize and plan the show floor layout, and add or subtract programs according to relevance and value. How can retailers best navigate the show? YANCY WEINRICH: First off, we now provide a 24/7/365 da
