America's Best Jewelers announces diamond sponsor

Arabov Group Ltd. is the official diamond sponsor of the America's Best Jewelers program, National Jeweler Network announced on Monday.

Launched this spring by National Jeweler in light of the challenges facing retailers, America's Best Jewelers is a multimedia platform—including print, online, face-to-face and data reports—for jewelers to learn from their peers on how to become more successful retail executives.

The program includes a survey conducted by Shaker Heights, Ohio-based MPI Group that offers in-depth information for retailers on best practices in operations, marketing, financial management, customer service and staffing/HR.

The program also includes educational programs intended to provide retailers with real-world strategies to apply to their businesses, and an awards segment for those retailers who are deemed to have the best strategies.

Arabov's Vice President of Global Business Development Gill Goshen said the America's Best Jewelers program is a "perfect complement" to Arabov's marketing and business objectives, as the company prides itself on lasting relationships with retailers and a reputation for quality and excellence.

"We are proud to be a sponsor of a program that not only focuses on the betterment of our industry, but also identifies and pays tribute to its professionals and business leaders," Goshen said.

National Jeweler magazine publisher Chris Casey said having a progressive company like Arabov sponsor America's Best Jewelers further supports the program's foundation.

"Both suppliers and retailers realize the program will be the vehicle that will drive every element of the industry in the right direction—from supplier to service provider to retailer and ultimately the consumer. We are delighted to have Arabov as the official diamond sponsor and our other sponsors that have joined us."

Other program sponsors include The Wall Street Journal, Stuller and Debbie Brooks.

The first Retail Benchmarking Symposium and Awards Presentation for America's Best Jewelers is scheduled for July 26 at the Westin at Times Square in New York. The ceremony will recognize 31 couture retailers for their progressive business strategies.

Future conference dates include Jan. 17, 2009, and July 26, 2009, both in New York.
Source: nationaljewelernetwork