In our continuing effort to maximize productivity, protect our businesses and prepare for reopening, GCAL is pleased to once again provide several links to articles, webinars and podcasts we believe might be of interest to you, and of course useful to your business. If you didn’t get a chance to peruse last Monday’s first edition, we’ll be glad to resend it. Just let us know.
With increased news about the flattening of that curve, we all hope and pray this is a glimmer of light at the end of this horrifically long tunnel. And as such, I’m sure we’re all focusing our attention on the day we reopen. Like us, you might be thinking about that moment in time after you open your door, turn on the light, and jump into action. The question of course, is what should we do first? A few of the following links might offer some insight into that moment, as well as provide important advice, news and information you’ll likely want to know.
Here at GCAL (from home), we continue to aggressively work on a plan to best help all of you when we reopen our laboratory. Any and all suggestions are welcome. And if there’s any way GCAL can help you now, please don’t hesitate to ask. You can reach us at support@GCALUSA.com anytime.
With heartfelt sympathy again to any of you who have lost a loved one… with hope for a speedy recovery to those who are ill… please stay safe and be well. We look forward to seeing you and working with you all again soon.
Sincerely,
The GCAL Team
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YOUR BUSINESS
CHECK OUT THESE ARTICLES…
CNBC: Senate nears $370 billion deal for coronavirus small business loan programs (PPP)
Bain & Co. Covid-19: Protect, Recover and Retool
Shopify: Back to Basics with Ecommerce 101
Forbes: Ten Things We Need To Know About Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
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THE INDUSTRY
CHECK OUT THESE ARTICLES…
McKinsey & Co: A perspective for the luxury-goods industry during—and after—coronavirus
JCK: How to Conduct a Virtual Engagement Ring Consultation
National Jeweler/Peter Smith: What Will Retail Look Like After COVID-19?
Luxury after Covid-19: Changed for (the) Good? – Bain Report
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WEBINARS
CHECK OUT THESE SEMINARS…
Harvard University offering Free Online Classes
Through the edX learning platform, founded by Harvard and The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), anyone with an Internet connection can gain access to courses from Harvard, MIT, and other partner academic institutions
April 22 at 2 p.m. EDT
Navigating the Key COVID-19 Legal Issues Impacting Jewelers
– hosted by Centurion
Moderated by Tiffany Stevens, president and CEO of JVC. Speakers include Scott Berg, Michael Richards, VP Underwood Jewelers, S. Gates and Thomas N. McCormick, partners at law firm Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease
April 22 at 3:00 EDT
How is your local business adjusting to the new normal?
– hosted by JCK & Thinkspace
April 23 at 1 p.m. EDT
Manufacturing Tomorrow: Considerations for Globalization
– hosted by
Andrea Hill + Panelists
Globalization of manufacturing has been the standard for the jewelry industry for the past 25 years. But after a year of painful tariffs, followed by the implications of a global shutdown, how should we be thinking about globalization in the future? Andrea Hill will discuss this issue with several expert panelists (TBA), so that we can imagine a stronger future together as an industry.
April 23 at 3:00 EDT
InStore Magazine: Getting Back to Work – Preparing to Sell
– hosted by
Shane Decker and Trace Shelton
April 24th at 2:00pm EDT
The Path to Success Out Of Covid-19” – Retailer/Vendor Collaboration
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hosted by Centurion
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PODCASTS
CHECK OUT THESE LISTENS…
Thrive by Design: 6 Online Sales Strategies that Are Working Now
with Tracy Matthews
JCK’s recent episode of ‘The Jewelry District’ is a must listen
How to Navigate owning a Retail Business during COVID-19
JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates interview Sherry Smith, director of business development at Edge Retail Academy, sister company to the Edge. Sherry gives tips and guidance for jewelry retailers on how to navigate owning a retail business during COVID-19.
The Plumb Club
has announced a series of monthly podcasts for retailers. The main podcast page is
here
The New Bridal Consumer—How You Can Best Help!
with Severine Ferrari, editor-in-chief and founder of Engagement 101
Cracking the Code on Customer Experience With Platinum
with Kevin Reilly, vice president of Platinum Guild International
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