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In This Issue... May Newsletter.............................................................................................................................Page 4 Market Trends................................................................................................................................Page 6 The Edge Retail Academy.............................................................................................…......Page 7 The Edge............................................................................................................................................Page 8 LALI Jewels.......................................................................................................................................Page 9 Thinkspace......................................................................................................................................Page 10 Chasin Dreams.............................................................................................................................Page 11 Sterling Reputation..................................................................................................................Page 12 United Precious Metal Refinery........................................................................................Page 13 Legend Jewelry/ LJ Independent...................................................................................Page 14 VEER....................................................................................................................................................Page 15 Quality Gold...................................................................................................................................Page 16 Equity Diamond Brokers..............................................……..................................................Page 17 Guild & Facet.................................................................................................................................Page 18 D'Amico Mfg.................................................................................................................................Page 19 Jewelry Innovations.................................................................................................................Page 20 Michou..............................................................................................................................................Page 21 Star Gems.................................……................................................................................................Page 22 MSG Payment Systems.................................….....................................................................Page 23 Evocateur....................................……..........…................................................................................Page 24 Lafonn...............................................................................................................................................Page 25 Malo Bands................................................….................................................................................Page 26 Mercury Ring................................................................................................................................Page 27 Samuel Spil....................................................................................................................................Page 28 Jewelers Mutual.........................................................................................................................Page 29 American Ring Source...........................................................................................................Page 30 ASHI Diamonds...........................................................................................................................Page 31 International Gemological Institute.............................................................................Page 32 JD & Co A Trung Do Goldsmith Co................................................................................Page 33
JUNE 2022
Newsletter The latest RJO news and announcements
SUM-SUM-SUMMERTIME!
JUNE DATES
The forecast in Iowa has been similar to a roller-coaster... up and down, up and down.
June 10th Payments due in the RJO Office
While I am still bringing my winter coat to baseball games, the promise of summer and warmer weather is right around the corner- or at least I hope so!
June 19th Father's Day
June 21st First day of Summer
At RJO Headquarters, things are really heating up! We have so many projects in the works and we are excited to share them with you. From the Summer Buying Show, to the Antwerp Rock Tour, Succession Experience and opportunities for you to #ShopRJOfirst at JCK, we are hoping you will buckle up and join these exclusive perks of being an RJO member.
June 27th Last day to register for the 2022 Summer Show
If you are anything like me, these first few months of summer are loaded to the brim with activities and engagements that demand time and attention. Be sure you are checking your
July 5th RJO Room Block closes
email and watching RJOExclusive on Facebook to make sure you don't miss any RJOrelated announcements!
ON THE ROAD AGAIN- TO ANTWERP WITH RJO
Christina Berkey - Nelson Coleman Seema Bhambani - Dahlkemper's Brycen Boucher - Boucher Jeweler Paige Curtis - Wickersham Jewelry
Welcome! MERCHANDISE REVIEW
COMMITTEE WELCOMES NEW VENDORS!
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To register for the trip please scan the QR code to complete the commitment form. See you in Antwerp!
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wouldn't be possible without all of the generous RJO members who support the RJO Foundation, through donations, fundraising campaigns, and the 100+ Club. Thank you!
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over $10,000 in scholarships to RJO members. This scholarship season
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The RJO Foundation recently awarded
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Mia Jernigan - Vaughan's
vendor partners. They will be debuting their products at our 2022 Buying Show
Melissa Key - EB Gray
in Minneapolis this summer! Please join us in welcoming:
through August 1st. Be sure to
Paul Watson - Howard's NE Garrett Wilkes - Reigning Jewels Katelyn Yates - Hills In House
Jewelry Store Marketers
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Registration is OPEN for the 2022 Summer Buying Show taking place July 30th
Clint McCoy - Tidwell of Greenwood
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ster Today! gi Re SUMMER SPEAKEASY
The RJO Merchandise Review Committee recently welcomed three new
Cassidy Elsie - Sturhahn, IL
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TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
Registration is OPEN for the 2022 Rock Tour. RJO is headed to Antwerp, Belgium and we hope you will consider packing your bags and going on tour with us! This year's trip will take place October 9th-16th, 2022. *Note new dates
register your store for the show before June 27th.
Picup Media TracTech
For more information on these vendor partners see the New Vendor Intro Packet in this month's statement.
Hotel room blocks close July 5th. Be sure to make your room reservations before the 4th of July!
Phone: 800-247-1774 |
CONTACT US
E-mail: rjo@rjomembers.com
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Website: www.rjomembers.com
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Facebook: RJOExclusive
GET INVOLVED! Board of Directors Election- Vote NOW! The RJO Board of Directors Election is happening NOW! A HUGE part of being an RJO retailer is that RJO is owned by YOU! That means YOU have a voice in our organization. Historically, these elections have a low voter turnout, with less than 10% of our membership casting a vote. Please take the time to make your voice heard.
#ShopRJOfirst SCAN THIS CODE TO VOTE TODAY!
MEET YOUR CANDIDATES Terry Dickens (Incumbent) Joe Koester (Incumbent) Jeffrey Bramblet Kim Colucci Lizzi Nick Fratto Mark Loren Joe Schiavone Seth Shipley Sarah Stegeman
All of the purchases you make through RJO help to contribute to the success of this organization. That is why it is so important to shop RJO first when making purchases for your store. RJO works diligently to ensure you are getting the best discounts in the industry, so you can purchase with confidence knowing you are getting a great discount, plus a potential dividend percentage back on every purchase! To help you shop RJO first, we will soon be releasing an RJO Vendor Guide for JCK that will feature RJO vendors who are exhibiting at JCK. Keep an eye on your inbox and RJO Exclusive for this information.
Voting ends 12:00pm on Monday, June 6th!
Sneak Peek!
Previous Year RJO Purchases:
$100,000 - $149,999 Extra 1%
Meet your tower exhibitors at this summer's Friday Night Kick Off! Allison-Kaufman BELLARRI Beneficial Estate Buyers Chic Pistachio Diamond Expressions Frank Reubel Green Rocks IDD Jewelry Innovations Lustour Made By Man Nice Diamonds Parle Varsha
$150,000 - $199,999 Extra 1.5% $200,000 - $499,999 Extra 2% $500,000 - $749,999 Extra 2.5% $750,000 - $999,999 Extra 2.75% $1,000,000+ Extra 3%
RJO Announces Additional Show Discounts!
Your 2021 purchase can mean BIG discounts at RJO Buying Shows
Starting summer 2022, RJO retailers can receive additional discounts on their show purchases if their previous years purchases qualify. Your loyalty to #ShopRJOfirst will reap big rewards resulting in big savings on your next RJO Buying Show purchases! SCAN THIS CODE TO REGISTER FOR THE SHOW!
LOOKING AHEAD... This fall RJO will be hosting the Succession Experience. For more information, please contact sabrina@rjomembers.com to be added to our announcement mailing list.
Thank you for your
continued patronage!