2. Changing timesChanging business environment has created pressure to lower costs:AdvertisingEmployee count and wagesOccupancy costsControlling Inventory
3. Quote: Bill BoyajianIf youre going to continue to do retail the way youve always done retail, youre going to fail, said Bill Boyajian, industry consultant and former Gemological Institute of America president, speaking at a keynote session in Las Vegas 2009. No one is going to emerge from this recession unchanged.
7. What do I need to do?Consider some of the emerging business trends!
8. Emerging business trendsVirtual inventoryCustom designEstate jewelryBrass and glass inventoryJust in time inventoryCollateral businesses sharing spaceGreen/ ethical movementJewelry rental
9. Current ways to advertiseStore eventsSocial networkingPROnline recommendationsElectronic newsletters and announcementsPersonalized and micro targeted mailersCareful and targeted creation of your message
11. Real examples:Brass and glass: http://www.spencediamonds.com/us/Custom design: http://bikes.urbanoutfitters.com/ http://www.greenlakejewelry.com/default.aspGreen/ ethical movement: http://www.brilliantearth.com/Virtual Inventory: http://bit.ly/JLYD_Virtual_Display_CasPR- http://www.jewelrytogo.net/diamond-jewelry-service-93555-ridgecrest/jewelry-store-events.html
12. More real examples:Online recommendations: http://www.ivouch.com/ts.cgi?c=719Social networking: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/SamuelGordons?ref=tsJewelry rental: http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/ui/jewelry/fine-jewelryReputation and PR: http://www.molinafinejewelers.com/
14. What are the long term effects?Effect of lower retail store inventory levels on manufacturers.Need for just in time inventory.Ability to reach the broad range of customers with our advertisements.The to more effectively target our advertisements.
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