Executive Chairman Richard Baker will take over the role as rumors swirl that a bankruptcy filing is imminent for the troubled retailer.
Watch: A Webinar on Hosting Virtual Events
National Jeweler chats with two experts about how jewelers and designers can best connect with clients during the season ahead.
Now, as the holiday season kicks into high gear, jewelers and designers need to figure out how to adapt their annual holiday events to the current atmosphere.
Luckily, there are plenty of options for those willing to try something new, from larger Zoom gatherings to virtual one-on-one appointments.
On this week’s episode of “My Next Question,” National Jeweler Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator hosted a webinar with two industry consultants, Kate Peterson and Kathleen Cutler, about virtual events, sharing pro tips on invites, lighting and more.
Watch the full session below.
Join us next Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. EST as Associate Editor Lenore Fedow and Retail Minded’s Nicole Leinbach Reyhle unwrap the holiday season ahead.
For more information or to register, visit NationalJeweler.com/webinars.
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