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AJS Spring 2027  |  April 4-5, 2027  |  RetailFusion April 3  | Savannah Convention Center, Savannah  |  #AJS2027

RetailFusion took place at the Cobb Convention Center on Friday, March 13, 2026, the day before the Atlanta Jewelry Show. We enjoyed a day of 19 presentations on topics important to retail jewelers, shared a group lunch, and gathered together for our IceBreaker cocktail hour immediately following.

Never Stop Growing

Practical Knowledge for Real Business Needs

RetailFusion is designed for owners, managers, and key team members responsible for running a profitable, well managed jewelry business. The focus is on the skills that determine whether a company stays competitive: management discipline, people development, training, financial oversight, and the smart use of technology. These are core business skills. They require attention and mastery.

The day runs on three concurrent tracks, each centered on a critical area of business performance. Attendees move between sessions based on their role and the issues they need to address now.

The content is grounded in real practice. Speakers tackle inventory control, cash flow, accountability, operational structure, and the technologies shaping retail and jewelry manufacturing. This is serious education for leaders who want tighter control of their business and stronger long term performance.

2026 Spring RetailFusion Schedule

Friday, March 13, 2026

9:00 am - 10:00 am

  • Retail & Marketing Technology: Choosing Systems that Support Better Sales (Andrea Hill) Ballroom A
  • Has the Customer Changed — or Have We? (William Jones IV) Ballroom E

10:00 am - 11:00 am

  • Financials: Five Critical Numbers to Know (Abe Sherman) Ballroom A
  • Creating a Culture of Learning & Loyalty: How Apprenticeships Can Help Staffing Shortages (Nanz Aalund) Ballroom B
  • The Psychology of Repair Customers (Jonathan Geller) Ballroom E

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

  • How to Apply Trends Without Chasing Them (Amy Elliot) Ballroom A
  • Designing a Store Customers Want to Explore (Lyn Falk) Ballroom B
  • Becoming the Leader Your Store Needs: Practical Development for Owners and Managers (Dayna Brown) Ballroom E

Lunch: 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

  • Building a Sales Floor By the Numbers (William Jones IV) Ballroom A
  • Practical AI for Retail Selling & Marketing (Andrea Hill) Ballroom B
  • From Vision to Results: Building High-Performance Teams (Tim Glasgow) Ballroom E

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

  • Merchandising: The Turnover Myth (We Had It All Wrong) (Abe Sherman) Ballroom A
  • Tips, Tricks & Traps: Setting Up Your Sales Team for Success (Dalton Powell and Rebecca Shukan) Ballroom B
  • Colored Stone Treatments in the 21st Century (Nathan Renfro) Ballroom E

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

  • Appraisals as Trust Signals: How Documentation Defines Credibility (Stephen Lott) Ballroom A
  • Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Million-Dollar Sales Talent (William Jones IV) Ballroom B
  • Gem Identification on a Shoestring (Charles Lewton-Brain) Ballroom E

4:45 pm - 5:15 pm

  • 30 Ideas in 30 Minutes (Panel) Ballroom E

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Icebreaker Party in the Waverly Atrium


2026 Spring RetailFusion Speakers

Ready to Register?

$125.00. Includes lunch.

Early Bird Special: Save $50 through March 1.

Reserve your place for a full day of concentrated learning and real conversations with peers who understand the business of jewelry.

We're still working out the final lineup for RetailFusion Spring 2026. Check back regularly to see what we're cooking up for you!

RetailFusion Sessions
RetailFusion Speakers

Two Steps to Register

1.

Complete registration form to get your badge. When you complete your registration, you'll receive an email confirmation with a payment link to get your ticket(s) for RetailFusion.

2.

If you have already registered, you can click a link below to purchase. If you have not completed your registration, please do Step 1 (above) first!