JCK Las Vegas 2016 Event in Review

JCK LAS VEGAS

2016 EVENT IN REVIEW

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The show

JCK featured

welcomed

JCK LAS VEGAS IS

in LUXURY independent

2,300+ exhibitors and had 22,300 buyers and 9,000 storefronts

NORTH AMERICA’S MOST

retailer and storefront

strong in attendance.

COMPREHENSIVE AND

attendance.

35,000+ industry professionals in totality which included an increase

INNOVATIVE JEWELRY BUYING DESTINATION TO DISCOVER WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S NEXT IN THE FINE JEWELRY MARKET.

JCK welcomed over

5,000 international retailers from 80 countries.

W E H A D A FA N T A S T I C E X P E R I E N C E AT J CK LA S V E G A S T H I S Y E A R . I WA S V E R Y H E S I TA N T W H E N I H E A R D T H E F LO O R P L A N H A D B E E N C H A N G E D , B U T I H A V E T O S AY, I T WAS A T R E M E N D O U S I M P R OV E M E N T A N D T H E S H O W W A S T R U LY M U C H E A S I E R T O N A V I G A T E .

T H E K E Y I N A N Y B U S I N E S S I S S T AY I N G R E L EVA N T A N D G R OW I N G , A N D J CK C E R T A I N LY U N D E R S T A N D S T H A T !

HARRI S B OTNI CK WO RTHM O RE J EW ELE R S

2016 HIGHLIGHTS PLANNING MADE EASY Newly designed show floor with intelligently merchandised Neighborhoods. Exhibitors were grouped by similar product categories to make for an easier shopping experience.

RENEWED FOCUS ON DESIGN The Reimagined Design Center introduced a new exhibiting model which brought in unique and exciting talent including 7 aspiring design students (Kickstarters) and 21 Rising Stars alongside the veteran resident jewelry designers. Addition of new Neighborhood, The Bridge, was comprised of global brands featuring on trend costume/ bridge jewelry at accessible price points.

PERSONAL VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS JCK Match provided retailers with personal vendor recommendations based on their product sourcing interests.

NEW & IMPROVED JCK MOBILE APP Enhanced mobile app features allowed visitors to navigate the event with indoor GPS – the app synced with attendees online MY SHOW account to instantly access all of their favorited vendors and saved information.

(2 0 1 6 LOYALI ST )

NEW HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM In its inaugural year, the Loyalist Program brought the industry’s top international and domestic design and boutique retailers. Aaron Faber Gallery, Worthmore Jewelers, Aspen Jewel Box, R. Grey Gallery, Eliza Page and Sausalito Jewelers were a few of the many in the crowd.

UNDENIABLE FOCUS ON LIFESTYLE, THE FUTURE OF RETAIL, AND MERCHANDISING Educational content included Insider Trend Downloads with Hollywood Costume Designers, Technology awards recognizing innovation and more!

EVENTS AND EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS INSIDER TREND DOWNLOADS SET THE STAGE The new Showcase Stage played host to numerous merchandising events, panel discussions, competitions, and talks throughout the long weekend. The events were presided over, in large part, by the many members of the styling and editorial communities who were present at the show this year. These important influencers included costume designers Lyn Paolo, Lauren Bott, and Ann Foley; bloggers Liza Urla of Gemologue, Stacy Stahl of How He Asked, and Syl Tang of The Hip Guide & Financial Times; Editors: Shannon Adducci of Billboard Magazine, Sari Tuschman of The Zoe Report, and Jillian Magenheim of OliviaPalermo.com.

Other events featured artists Angie Crabtree and Hannah Becker of Diamondoodles, whose work has captured the hearts of jewelry enthusiasts en masse over the past year through their wellfollowed Instagram feeds.

2,000+ JCK TALKS TALK OF THE TOWN

ATTENDEES

JCK Talks was first on the agenda on Thursday, June 2, a day prior to the JCK show floor opening. 'The Talks', JCK's education component, included eighteen informative discussions including the much discussed panel: Lab-Grown Diamonds: Threat or Opportunity (or Both?) where standing room only crowds listened intently as panelists: Stanley Zale, Vice President of Diamonds & Gemstones, Stuller; Jack Gabriel, CEO, Gabriel & Co.; Maarten de Witte, Master Diamond Cutter, Diamond Foundry; Dr. James Shigley, Research Fellow, GIA; and Jean-Marc Lieberherr, CEO, Diamond Producers Association debated over what jewelers need to know to make informed decisions in their buying and selling activities. Other session highlights included LGBT Community: How to Merchandise and Market your Store to Attract New Customers and Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing.

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THE WINNERS CIRCLE In true JCK form, the show celebrated the talents of the industry with numerous award ceremonies including: DESIGN CENTER TOP 50 DESIGNER RETAILER AWARD:

THINK TANK AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION:

DESIGN CENTER EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD WINNERS:

TOP DESIGNER RETAILER:

PHASE 1: KICKSTARTER

PHASE 2: RISING STAR

PHASE 3: RESIDENT

HOLOJEM – JEWELERS

QUADRUM GALLERY

VICKY LEW LONDON

DORYN WALLACH

DEETA THAKURAL

MUTUAL INSURANCE IN COLLABORATION WITH

TOP 5 DESIGNER RETAILERS:

EXCELION IT

THE CLAYPOT AARON FABER EAT GALLERY I GORMAN Please visit jckonline.com/lasvegas/top50 to view the entire list

JCK ROCKS THE BEACH Las Vegas Jewelry week culminated with a Sunday evening bash of epic proportions.

The entire industry was brought to their feet under the night sky at the inimitable Rocks the Beach party, headlined by Train.

The evening was a vibrant and memorable send-off from a great show.

“ F O R O U R F I R S T T I M E E X H I B I T I N G AT J C K L A S V E G A S , T H E L E A S T W E C O U L D S AY I S T H AT I T E X C E E D E D O U R E X P E C TAT I O N S . J C K L A S V E G A S H A S T R U LY B E C O M E A M U S T - AT T E N D E V E N T F O R U S A N D T H E R E S P O N S E T O O U R C O L L E C T I O N S W A S G R E AT. T H E O R G A N I Z AT I O N W A S F L A W L E S S A N D T H E Q U A L I T Y O F T R A F F I C A L LO W E D U S T O O P E N N E W D O O R S I N O N E O F O U R M O S T I M P O R TA N T M A R K E T S .”

M ELI S S A B O S S O U S ALES M A NAGER, RO S EF I ELD WATCHE S

SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE The jewelry industry was certainly not shy with sharing their sparkly discoveries found at JCK with the world.

#JCKLasVegas: USED 5,380+ TIMES ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM REACHED 1.4 MILLION PEOPLE MADE 5.6 MILLION TOTAL IMPRESSIONS

JCK EVENTS HAS A COMBINED FOLLOWING OF 44,000 FANS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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MEDIA PRESENCE 275+ MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA WERE IN ATTENDANCE C O N S U M E R E D I TO R I A L P R E S S

and many more

T R A D E E D I TO R I A L P R E S S Indesign Magazine, Instore Magazine, JCK Magazine, MJSA, National Jeweler, Rapaport, The Retail Jeweler, Watchtime, Chronos and many more!

CURATED EDITORS PREVIEW SHOWCASES FEATURED 50 OF JCK’S MOST EDITORIALLY EXCITING BRANDS.

O N L I N E B LO G G E R A N D I N D U S T R Y I N F L U E N C E R S – COMBINED REACHED OF

3,400,000+

F O L LO W E R S

For Future Reference, Gemologue, How He Asked, iDazzle, Katerina Perez, OliviaPalermo.com, Red Bar Crew, Style Me Pretty, The Jewellery Editor, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, Diamonds in the Library and more!

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AT JCK, EACH NEIGHBORHOOD HAS A STORY…

NOW PART OF LUXURY!

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LEVELS OF EXHIBITS CAREFULLY CURATED NEIGHBORHOODS

LUXURY The industry’s most accomplished talent and design collections

NEW IN 2016!

THE BRIDGE

Sizable global brands featuring on trend costume/bridge jewelry at accessible price points

REIMAGINED IN 2016!

DESIGN CENTER

PRESTIGE

CURRENTS Finished jewelry celebrating individual style

Curated destination of one-of-a-kind designs from annually vetted up-and-coming and veteran artists

IT’S NOT JUST BUSINESS,

SWISS WATCH

BRIDAL Elegant engagement sets, wedding bands, and semi-mounts

TECH Cutting-edge technology offerings bring the future to your store

Collection of premier Swiss Watch brands and invited retailers in private suites

PLUMB CLUB Leading manufacturers spanning the jewelry, diamond, and watch industries

DIAMOND PLAZA Diamonds in every size, shape, cut, and color

IT’S PERSONAL..

LUXURY WATCH Elite timepieces and watch brands ELITE ENCLAVE Top brands and designers in a plush boutique salon

FIRST LOOK Finished jewelry celebrating individual style ESSENTIALS Equipment, supplies, and services to enhance in-store capabilities

NEW IN 2016!

Stunning selection of pieces from the exclusive Prestige group of designers

PASSPORT Jewelry collections from around the globe

INDIA A collection of Indian designs VICENZAORO Fiera di Vicenza presents over 130 ‘Made in Italy’ collections

CLOCKWORK Fashionable timepieces and components STERLING PLAZA Eclectic sterling silver jewelry and fashion accessories

HONG KONG Explore the Hong Kong jewelry market organized by HKJMA

THE GALLERY Top media outlets, services, and industry associations AGTA GEMFAIR™ Vast array of colored gemstones, cultured pearls, and jewelry

J C K L A S V E G A S R E A L LY E X C E E D E D O U R C O M P A N Y ’ S E X P E C TAT I O N S .

DESPITE MARKET CONDITIONS AND A N E W LO C AT I O N , W E W E R E E X T R E M E LY B U S Y. T H E M O O D W A S D E F I N I T E LY U P B E AT E V I D E N C E D AT C O U N T L E S S SPECIAL EVENTS AND NETWORKING O P PO RT U N I T I ES BOT H O N A ND O F F T H E S H O W F LO O R . T H E J C K S H O W R E M A I N S T H E M O S T I M P O R TA N T E V E N T F O R O U R B U S I N ES S D U R I NG T H E CA L E NDA R YEA R!

AS N EW EX H I B I TO RS TO J C K LAS V EGAS, T H E P R O C E S S O F P R E PA R I N G F O R A N D P R E S E N T I N G AT A N E V E N T O F T H I S M A G N I T U D E C A N B E O V E R W H E L M I N G ; B U T T H E S TA F F AT J C K W A S T H E R E T O S U P P O R T U S AT E V E R Y T U R N . D E S I G N C E N T E R W A S A G R E AT N I C H E F O R U S ; O U R LO C AT I O N C O M B I N E D W I T H THE ADVERTISING DECISIONS WE MADE,

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D E L I V E R ED A S U CC ES S F U L O U TCO M E. J C K

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L A S V E G A S A L S O P R O V I D E D T H E P L AT F O R M F O R G R E AT N E T W O R K I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S A S W E L L A S E D U C AT I O N A L A N D E N T E R TA I N I N G P E R S O N A L I T I E S T O E N J O Y. A LT H O U G H T H E L A S V E G A S J E W E L R Y S H O W I S I N C R E D I B LY L A R G E , WE FOUND OUR OASIS IN DESIGN CENTER.

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U N I T E D P M R P A R T I C I P AT E S IN NUMEROUS TRADE SHOWS T H RO U G HO U T T H E YEA R B U T NONE LIKE JCK LAS VEGAS! T H E D I V E R S I T Y O F AT T E N D E E S F R O M A L L O V E R T H E G LO B E M A K E S I T T H E M O ST E S S E NT I A L I N T E R N AT I O N A L S H O W I N T H E U S .

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2017 & BEYOND: CONNECTING VENDORS WITH NEW BUYERS THROUGH JCK MATCH Utilizing smart technology to connect retailers with recommendations of new vendors who match their sourcing needs.

NEW DATE PATTERN IN 2017!

REACHING NEW BUYERS MARKETS

JCK will shift to take place during the week from Monday, June

Continuing to expand our outreach

5 – Thursday, June 8, 2017. The

to the traditional jewelry buyers,

dates were shifted in respect of

as well as, bring new buyers from

our Shavuot observers and also to

thriving retail segments including:

move away from the Memorial Day

boutiques, alternative, and

Holiday weekend.

lifestyle stores.

INVESTING IN CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE JCK is committed to listening to feedback from our customers and investing in their experience to create unique business opportunities and memorable networking experiences.

HOSTING INTERNATIONAL BUYER DELEGATIONS

IMPROVED NAVIGATION THROUGH NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE JCK MOBILE APP

Strategic partnerships with international associations, groups and resources to

Continuing to improve navigation

coordinate and host international

for retailers to help them easily

buyer delegations coming to

shop the show through grouping

JCK, including: Mexico, Brazil,

like products into neighborhoods

Canada, Russia, Australia, Hong Kong, China and more.

EYE ON DESIGN Continuing to build upon our unique offerings for our designer community in Las Vegas through exclusive events, networking opportunities and hosted retailer programs.

and utilizing GPS wayfinding technology in the JCK mobile app to give turn by turn directions to specific booths.