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Stuller announces 2014 Bridge conference dates
Stuller Inc. has released the schedule for its 2014 Bridge Conferences, which are created to provide jewelers with profitable solutions for changing the retail landscape.
Lafayette, La.--Stuller Inc. has released the schedule for its 2014 Bridge Conferences, which are created to provide jewelers with profitable solutions for changing the retail landscape.
The conferences cover educational seminars and group discussion about a range of topics, including being highly connected to customers, innovative and more profitable.
The themes covered last year-- customization, in-store experience and retail challenges and opportunities--will carry over into 2014, helping retailers identify problem areas in their business and come up with innovative solutions.
There will be eight bridge conferences this year: April 13 to 15 (for Canadian customers), May 18 to 20, June 23 to 25, Aug. 10 to 12, Aug. 25 to 27, Sept. 7 to 9, Sept. 15 to 17 and Oct. 12 to 14.
Bridge is open to Stuller customers who qualify. There is no fee to attend.
This year will be the fourth season that Stuller is holding its Bridge events. In 2013, Stuller Bridge hosted more than 650 guests.
“Today, jewelers are collaborating more than ever, propping each other up with ideas that work. And this is what’s happening at Bridge,” said Ken Dugas, Stuller’s executive director of events. “After a powerful Bridge series in 2013, Stuller is ready to share even more in the coming year.”
For more information about the Bridge events or to request an invitation, visit Stuller’s website, call 866-751-5692, or email events@stuller.com.
Founded in 1970, Stuller is a De Beers’ Sightholder headquartered in Lafayette and provides a wide range of goods and services for jewelry professionals.
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