ColumnistsMay 21, 2024
Successful Vendor Relationships: A Win-Win ApproachSherry Smith shares tips for fostering successful vendor-retailer partnerships, from marketing investment to fast-seller replenishment.
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ColumnistsFeb 21, 2024
On Data: January Was a ‘Mixed Bag’ for Independent Jewelers Sherry Smith dishes on the month’s highs and lows and the two categories consumers were loving ahead of Valentine’s Day.
ColumnistsJan 09, 2024
On Data: The Top-Performing Jewelry Categories in 2023Sherry Smith breaks down the final results for the month of December as well as for the full year.
ColumnistsDec 28, 2023
On Data: In December, A Tale of Two MarketsThe first 21 days of the month revealed surprising shifts in consumer behavior, Sherry Smith says.
ColumnistsDec 21, 2023
On Data: Subdued Sales in the Second Week of December Independent jewelers’ sales increased 1 percent from Dec. 7-14 and some interesting trends emerged, Sherry Smith writes.
ColumnistsDec 13, 2023
On Data: Independent Jewelers Shine Bright in Early DecemberSherry Smith dishes on bridal versus fashion diamond jewelry sales and the “unexpected heroes” of the first week of the month.
ColumnistsDec 06, 2023
On Data: How Are Independents Doing So Far This Holiday Season? Sherry Smith breaks down the numbers on jewelry sales in November and reveals the category that “emerged as a standout.”
ColumnistsMar 14, 2023
On Data: How Did Independent Jewelers Do in January and February? Sherry Smith breaks down the results so far this year, including which categories are the sales standouts and which are struggling.
ColumnistsJan 24, 2023
On Data: Here’s How Independent Jewelers Did in 2022 Sherry Smith breaks down retailers’ performance last year, including how natural diamonds fared vs. lab-grown.
ColumnistsSep 14, 2022
On Data: Retailing in a Recession Current jewelry sales trends portend tougher days ahead. Sherry Smith shares six things retailers can do to make sure they are ready.
ColumnistsAug 10, 2022
On Data: What We Know About Jewelry Sales So Far This YearSherry Smith digs into year-to-date data on lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, the performance of colored gemstone jewelry, and more.
ColumnistsMar 08, 2022
On Data: 2021 Ended on a High Note, But ...Last year was great and 2022 has started out strong, but, Sherry Smith notes, myriad factors could impact sales going forward.
ColumnistsDec 29, 2021
On Data: The Third Week of DecemberSherry Smith shares independent jewelers’ sales figures for the third week of the month.
ColumnistsDec 16, 2021
On Data: The Second Week of December Sherry Smith shares the numbers on independent jewelers’ sales from Dec. 8 to 14.
ColumnistsDec 14, 2021
On Data: The First 7 Days of DecemberSherry Smith shares data on independent jewelers’ sales for the first week of the month.
ColumnistsDec 07, 2021
On Data: Jewelry Sales Soared in NovemberAll categories showed strength, but diamonds led the way, Sherry Smith writes in her latest column.
ColumnistsJun 15, 2021
Your Company Has a Culture, Whether You Know It or NotSo why not make it one filled with happy, productive employees, Sherry Smith asks in her latest column.
ColumnistsApr 08, 2021
On Data: Examining Jewelry Sales in March In her latest column, Sherry Smith weighs March 2021 against March 2019 to give a more accurate picture of how jewelry is performing.
ColumnistsFeb 23, 2021
On Data: All About Valentine’s Day Jewelry SalesV-Day was sweet for jewelers this year, and it has independent jewelers off to a strong start in 2021.
ColumnistsDec 23, 2020
On Data: How Independents Are Doing in December Sherry Smith breaks down gross sales, average retail sale and more for independent jewelers in the first 21 days of the month.
ColumnistsDec 08, 2020
On Data: Customer Outreach You Can Do NowIt’s not too late to call your best customers and find out who they still need to shop for this holiday season, Sherry Smith writes.
ColumnistsNov 11, 2020
On Data: Get Your Bestsellers In Stock Now Sherry Smith says things are looking up for independent jewelers, but waiting to replenish top sellers could be a costly misstep this holiday season.
ColumnistsAug 04, 2020
On Data: Sales Show Continued Improvement in JulyFollowing a “dismal” April and a “bleak” May, Sherry Smith notes that independent jewelers’ sales have warmed up recently, particularly in this one category.
IndependentsApr 28, 2020
On Data: A 5-Point Reopening ChecklistJewelers need to re-evaluate their sales forecasts, their inventory and their employees, writes Sherry Smith in this special edition of On Data.
IndependentsMar 31, 2020
On Data: The Questions You Need to Ask About CARES In another special edition of On Data, Sherry Smith says jewelers need to consult their team of experts about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
