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FebruaryD A T E S
Week of January 27th
First half of patronage dividend payments mailed to RJO Members
February 10th Payments due in the RJO Office
February 14th Valentine's Day
February 20th RJO Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
February 21st - 24th RJO Winter Buying Show
The latest RJO news and announcements
LOVE IS IN THE AIR— AND SO IS EXCITEMENT FOR PHOENIX!
February is here, and we ’ re feeling the love!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we ’ re feeling the love for all things RJO -including the upcoming RJO Winter Buying Show, Diamonds in the Dust We are loving the new date pattern which moved the show to February, giving us a few extra weeks to put the finishing touches on all things show related. Something else we love? This Show is shaping up to be BIG! Our initial counts show a record-breaking number of preregistrations - WOW! It’s clear the excitement is building, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all
In the spirit of spreading love and connection, we ’ ve just launched RJO365, our new app that puts everything RJO right at your fingertips! Just like a heartfelt Valentine, this app is here to help you stay connected and informed throughout the year Read more about this exciting launch below!
Finally, we LOVE our members and are so thankful for your continued patronage this year. If you haven’t heard, RJO recently announced this year ’ s dividend. A whopping 5 38% back on all your 2024 purchases This equates to over 16 5 million dollars in dividend checks to our retail members We couldn’t have done this without the support and loyalty of our entire organization. Thank you RJO!
As we gear up for Phoenix, let’s embrace the season of love by reaching out to fellow members and sharing the joy of our community This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate our passion for the jewelry industry and the wonderful relationships we ’ ve built together
Join us in Phoenix to experience the strength of collaboration and creativity. We can’t wait to see you there!
RJO365
- A NEW YEAR-ROUND RESOURCE FOR ALL THINGS RJO!
To get started, head to the App Store on your mobile device and search for "RJO365 " Download the RJO app, and once it's installed, simply scan the QR code to access the year-round RJO app. After downloading, you’ll have full access to RJO365!
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RJO
ANNOUNCES 2024 DIVIDEND PAYOUT
RJO is delighted to announce the 2024 Dividend payout, reflecting our commitment to rewarding your loyalty and support This year, RJO achieved a remarkable milestone with net sales growing by nearly 10% and surpassing the $300 million mark for the first time in our history With total sales reaching $306 million, this achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support, dedication, and patronage of our RJO retailers
As a result, RJO will be distributing over $16.5 million in dividend checks, which represents 5.38% of your total 2024 purchases Checks will be mailed the week of January 27, 2025
Your dedication to RJO has made these achievements possible, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude Thank you for choosing RJO Your financial responsibility and commitment to shopping #RJOfirst contribute significantly to our success. Congratulations RJO!
PRE-SHOW CHECKLIST
It’s Show Time!
As a valued member of RJO, we want to help you kick off the New Year with the best resources to elevate your business That’s why Inside Track RJO's complimentary monthly digital publication should be your essential resource every month Here’s what you can look forward to:
In preparation for the show, please make sure you have the following items crossed off your to-do list:
REGISTRATION COMPLETED
HOTEL RESERVATIONS BOOKED
TRAVEL ITINERARY CONFIRMED
APPOINTMENTS MADE WITH VENDOR PARTNERS
INVENTORY & SHOPPING LISTS CREATED
COMFY WALKING SHOES PACKED
WHAT IF I HAVE CHANGES TO MY REGISTRATION?
Registration for the Winter Buying Show closed Monday, January 27th This gives us time to get final attendance counts into the hotel so we can accurately secure food and beverages, and make sure all of you have a place to sit, and food to eat at all the RJO Show events and activities We understand changes are sometimes necessary, so if you need to make changes to your registration, such as modifying the attendees from your store, adding a guest badge, or if are no longer able to attend the Show, here is what you do:
Please forward your original registration confirmation email to kristi@rjomembers.com and identify the changes you have from the registration If you can't find the confirmation email, then email Kristi your changes so she can update counts in our system When you let us know these changes ahead of time, it helps us to keep our expenses down by ensuring we only order what we need. The added bonus is you can save yourself some time in the show registration line in Phoenix If you do have to cancel your registration, don't forget to cancel your hotel rooms as well
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH IS THE LAST DAY TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR REGISTRATION.
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