Watch: How to Protect Your Store This Holiday Season
John Kennedy and Berkley Asset Protection’s Andrew Chipman talk crime trends and share prevention tips ahead of the holidays.
Has that trend continued into 2023? What types of crimes are most prevalent and what do jewelers need to be mindful of heading into the holiday season?
Jewelers’ Security Alliance President John Kennedy and Andrew Chipman, vice president of Jewelers Block at Berkley Asset Protection, joined National Jeweler Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff and Jewelers of America’s Regina Ciarleglio to discuss these questions and more in the latest episode of “My Next Question.”
Watch it above or on the National Jeweler YouTube channel.
My Next Question will return on Dec. 12 for its final episode of the year. The National Jeweler editors will discuss the highs and lows of 2023.
Details and the link to register will be available shortly.
In the meantime, all past episodes of My Next Question are available here.
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