May Edition of Inside Track 2022

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In This Issue...

May Newsletter.............................................................................................................................Page 4 Market Trends................................................................................................................................Page 5 Top Selling Items for RJO Vendors..................................................................................Page 7 The Edge Retail Academy.............................................................................................….....Page 8 The Edge............................................................................................................................................Page 9 Federated Insurance...............................................................................................................Page 10 LALI Jewels......................................................................................................................................Page 11 Thinkspace......................................................................................................................................Page 12 Chasin Dreams.............................................................................................................................Page 13 Quality Gold...................................................................................................................................Page 14 Legend Jewelry/ LJ Independent...................................................................................Page 15 United Precious Metal Refinery.......................................................................................Page 16 Malo Creations..............................................................................................................................Page 17 TI Sento Milano....................................................................……..................................................Page 18 Concepts Marketing ...............................................................................................................Page 19 Jewelry Innovations.................................................................................................................Page 20 Mercury Ring.................................................................................................................................Page 21 Samuel Spil....................................................................................................................................Page 22 Montage Jewelry.................……................................................................................................Page 23 Equity Diamond Brokers..............................…....................................................................Page 24 Sterling Reputation..............……..........…................................................................................Page 25 Star Gems.......................................................................................................................................Page 26 Guild and Facet......................................….................................................................................Page 27 American Ring Source...........................................................................................................Page 28 Shah Lux..........................................................................................................................................Page 29 ASHI Diamonds..........................................................................................................................Page 30 Evocateur........................................................................................................................................Page 31 Michou..............................................................................................................................................Page 32 Berco..................................................................................................................................................Page 33

MAY 2022

Newsletter The latest RJO news and announcements 1,100 REASONS

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It seems like just yesterday we were announcing the crossover to 1,000 RJO members. So much has happened since then. Today RJO is excited to announce we recently welcomed our 1,100th retail store. Congratulations Knowles Jewelry in Minot, North Dakota. Welcome to the RJO family!

Be sure you are checking your email and watching RJOExclusive on Facebook for all RJO-related announcements!

Have a great May!

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RJO Vendors do so much to make each and every RJO store successful. Which vendor has gone above and beyond for your store this year? Is there a sales representative that comes to mind when you think of award-winning customer service and who brings a smile to your face each visit. RJO wants to recognize these companies and individuals who continue to raise the bar to help you thrive in today's competitive market.

You can now vote for the 2022 RJO Vendor of the Year Award. Please check your email (or scan the QR Code below) and take a moment to complete the quick ballot that will help us narrow down the top vendors in RJO. We will celebrate the winners at our upcoming show in Minneapolis. Show your favorite vendors some love in the following categories: Loose, Finished, Watches, Service/Specialty and Sales Representative of the Year.

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VENDOR OF THE YEAR

Planning for the RJO Summer Buying Show is well underway, and we would like to invite all 1.100 members to join us in Minneapolis this summer. July 30th-August 1st will be a three-day weekend you won't want to miss! You can read more about the Summer Buying Show on the back of this newsletter.

Summer Show Registration Packets should be popping in your mailboxes in the first half of May, so be sure to register your team for the show. Don't forget the hotel room reservations link has been open since March 21st and we will likely be moving to an overflow property soon. Book today!

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May 30th Memorial Day

You may have heard us mention the phrase "RJO Ecosystem". What started as a metaphor to describe the nature of the relationship between Retailers, Vendor Partners, and RJO, has quickly turned into a mindset reminding us we are all interconnected and when we succeed as a group, everyone thrives.

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May 11th Retailer Registration for RJO Summer Buying Show Opens

At RJO Headquarters, 1,100 members give us 1,100 reasons for what we do each day. Your success is our number one priority, and we are here to help!

This group is truly unlike any other. Your patronage and commitment to ensuring our organization's success are unmatched.

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RJO is excited to announce the return of our European Buying event. This year's "Rock Tour" is getting the band back together October 9th-16th, 2022. *Note new dates To learn more about travel details, itinerary and more, snap this QR code to complete the form.

The deadline for nominations is 1pm on Friday, May 20th.

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