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  • The AI-Powered Jewlery Store
    Andrea Hill
    Aug. 21
  • Historical Diamond Cuts
    Gail Brett Levine
    Aug. 21
  • From Repairs to Relationships
    Jonathan Geller
    Aug. 21
  • The AI-Powered Workflows
    Andrea Hill
    Aug. 21
  • Legal Knowledge for a Stronger Store
    Liz Fraccaro
    Aug. 21
  • Planning for Today's Profits, Tomorrow's Exit Strategy
    Sherry Smith (The Retail Smiths), Chuck Frey (Charles Frey Co.)
    Aug. 21
  • The Outsider Advantage
    Erin Moyer-Carballea
    Aug. 21
  • Onboarding: Making Those New Hires "Stick"
    Dayna Brown
    Aug. 21
  • AI in Jewelry
    Mike Magee
    Aug. 21
  • Reading the Market
    Paul Zimnisky, Rob Bates, Dave Siminski. Moderated by Andrea Hill
    Aug. 21
Event RetailFusion Fall 2026 starts on Aug 21, 2026, 9:00:00 AM (US/Eastern)
State of the Industry
Location: Cobb Ballroom E - 8/21/26, 8:00 AM - 8/21/26, 9:00 AM (US/Eastern) (1 hour)
Rob Bates, Dave Siminski, Peter Smith, Ross Wesdorp
Rob Bates, Dave Siminski, Peter Smith, Ross Wesdorp

State of the Industry: Fireside Chat & Expert Panel

Join us for a high-impact, forward-looking exploration of the critical forces shaping the jewelry trade today. The session kicks off with an exclusive, intimate Fireside Chat featuring Rob Bates, one of the industry's most respected journalists and observers. Rob will share his bird's-eye view of macro market dynamics, shifting consumer behaviors, and the key stories defining our industry this year.
Following the chat, the stage expands into a dynamic, multi-disciplinary panel discussion. Moderated by Andrea Hill, this session brings together three of the industry’s most trusted authorities to dissect the day-to-day realities of running a jewelry business in a volatile economic landscape:
  • Dave Siminski (Metals Expert) will break down precious metals trends, supply chain pressures, and raw material strategies.
  • Peter Smith (Retail Expert) will deliver practical retail insights on clienteling, store performance, and capturing modern consumer interest.
  • Ross Wesdorp (Manufacturing & General Expert) will draw on his deep production background and leadership as SJTA President to address domestic manufacturing, technology adoption, and operational resilience.
Whether you are a store owner looking to protect your cash flow, a designer scaling a line, or a production professional optimizing your shop, this session delivers the collaborative, real-world intelligence you need to lead your business with confidence
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Registration for RetailFusion
Sales start on 8/1/26, 1:01 AM (US/Eastern)
$ 125.00 125.0 USD
Early Bird Registration for RetailFusion Fall 2026
Standard registration for RetailFusion pre-show intensive on Friday, August 21, 2026, inclusive of full-day access to all three concurrent tracks.
Sales end on 7/31/26, 1:00 AM (US/Eastern)
$ 75.00 75.0 USD

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The Atlanta Jewelry Show was founded on a simple but powerful idea ... 
A trade show should serve the people who make it possible. 

From its earliest days, the Southern Jewelry Travelers Association, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, set out to create a show where every decision would contribute to the shared success of jewelers, manufacturers, and sales professionals across the Southeast. It was built not as a commercial enterprise, but as a community investment in the future of the jewelry industry.

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