ePRISM: August 26, 2020

U.S. Customs Update JVC U.S. Customs now requires items originating in Hong Kong to be marked with China as Country-of-Origin. MORE Pearl's Eternal Appeal Instore Mag See AGTA members, Imperial Pearl and little h, featured in this article for their mesmerizing use of cultured Pearls in their jewelry! MORE Stuller Celebrates 50 Years of Offering 'Millions of Ways' to Meet the Independent Jeweler's Needs SJN See AGTA member, Stuller, Inc., featured in this article celebrating its 50th anniversary this year as one of the largest jewelry manufacturers and distributors in the country! MORE

July Retail Sales Up, But Retail Foot Traffic Dips Again
Centurion
Retail sales in July continued to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns, growing more slowly than the month before but adding to the strong turnaround seen since this spring's declines, say figures from the National Retail Federation. MORE

Silver Promotion Service Launches VIRTUAL SILVER PAVILION
Silver Promotion Services
Digital Platform inspired by consumer research highlighting strong purchase intent for silver jewelry. Silver Promotion Service (SPS), which is an arm of the Silver Institute, announced today the launch of its all-new VIRTUAL SILVER PAVILION on savorsilver.com. MORE

Have You Read PRISM Vol. 2 Yet?
AGTA
If you haven't had a chance to read our most recent issue of PRISM, you can read online from the comfort of your home or office! MORE

AGTA COVID-19 Resource List
AGTA
From Marketing During COVID-19, to Free Online Seminars, #AGTATogether, AGTA Member Benefits and lifting our limitations on free stock-photography; check out all of AGTA’s COVID-19 Resources in one place! MORE

5 Effective Strategies for Amplifying Your Digital Presence
Instore Mag
Shutdowns and social distancing guidelines have restricted instore business, forcing jewelers to find new ways to reach and interact with their customers or risk losing business to those that are ahead in their digital presence. MORE