Reed Exhibitions Purchases JIS

(IDEX Online News) – Reed Exhibitions has purchased Miami-based Jewelers International Showcase (JIS). Reed is the owner of JCK Events and JCK Magazine.

“This is an exciting opportunity to expand our jewelry portfolio, offering our customers broader reach to retailers in the Caribbean and Latin American markets,” said Yancy Weinrich, senior vice president of JCK Events.

“The JIS events offer a unique opportunity for buying and will continue to deliver enhanced customer value and a broader pool of retailers in this growing market.”

JIS president Michael Breslow will stay on as a consultant to Reed Exhibitions. Jordan Tuchband, currently vice president of sales and operations will join Reed as industry vice president for JIS events.

“JIS’s product range covers all price points from high-end designers to popular – most of the products on the show floor represent middle and higher price points, which are ideal for the retail audience that JIS attracts,” said Tuchband.