The Evolution of Our Industry, Panel Discussion Moderated by Ken Gassman
May 24, 09
A roundtable discussion about shifts in consumer behavior, inventory levels vertical integration and the credit crisis, will be held on May 30 at the JCK Las Vegas Show. The panel will be moderated by industry analyst
“These issues have come together creating the necessity to re-think the way we do business,” says Abe Sherman, CEO of Buyers International Group (BIG).
According to Gassman, president and founder of the Jewelry Industry Research Institute and head of IDEX Online Research, “If you want to be a survivor, not only in the current recessionary environment, but longer term, you need to attend this session.”
The panel and networking roundtable event will be held on May 30 from 3- 4:30 pm in the Venetian’s Toscana Room 3706. BIG is encouraging retailers and suppliers to attend.
The panel includes Phyllis Bergman, President of Mercury Ring; Kathy Corey, VP Merchandising at Day’s Jewelers; Richard Fields, Chief Strategic Officer at Unique Settings; Mark Michaels, President of Michaels Jewelry; Nehal Modi, CEO of Jewelry Marketing Company: Ron Spurga, Vice President of ABN Amro and Abe Sherman.