b'LETTER FROM THE EDITOR120 Broadway, Suite 2820 | New York, NY 10271 | www.nationaljeweler.comA JEWELERS OF AMERICA PUBLICATIONT wo things struck me when readingEDITOR-IN-CHIEF the stories in this years Retailer HallMichelle Graffof Fame issue.michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.comNo. 1, there is great value in understanding what you do best while also acknowledging theEDITORIALthings you dont do so well and letting otherSenior Editor, News Lenore Fedowpeople handle them. You cant do everythinglenore.fedow@nationaljeweler.com yourself, nor should you.Associate Editor, Gemstones Lauren McLemorelauren.mclemore@nationaljeweler.comIts the key to the fine art of delegationanAssociate Editor, Fashion Natalie Franciscoart I am still working to masterand it cannatalie.francisco@nationaljeweler.comlead to happier employees who are more pro-ductive and stay with your company longer.CONTRIBUTORSNo. 2, if you want your business to surviveCopy Editor Peggy Jo Donahueinto the next generation and beyond, you have to be willing to listen to newArt Direction and Design Weswen Designideas and be open to change, even if it makes you uncomfortable. SALESBoth of these lessons can be found throughout this issue, which honors theU.S. Sales | Bobbie Hamburgthree retailers we are inducting into the Retailer Hall of Fame this year andbobbie.hamburg@nationaljeweler.com | 610-716-1225pays tribute to London Jewelers as it prepares to mark a major milestone.India Sales | Kaushal Shah For the first story, Associate Editor Natalie Francisco interviewed our kaushal@kaushals.com | +91 98217 15431Single-Store Independent inductee, Tom Dixon.Head of Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers in Milwaukee since the late 80s, DixonMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONShas demonstrated that he is up to the difficult task of keeping a 126-year-oldDirector of Marketing & Communicationsjewelry business relevant.Molly Fallon | mfallon@jewelers.orgThe second story is dedicated to one of our two Multi-Store IndependentMarketing & Communications Managerinductees, Kathy Corey, who recently retired after decades as co-owner ofEmily Russo | erusso@jewelers.orgDays Jewelers.Digital Services Manager Michael Coleman | mcoleman@jewelers.orgSenior Editor Lenore Fedow spoke with Corey, a former nurse, about howMarketing Coordinator she used her people skills and practical nature to revive and expand DaysJordan Carmel | jcarmel@jewelers.orgJewelers, a New England institution. Rounding out the 2025 slate of inductees is our second Multi-Store In- EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARDdependent inductee, Jeffrey Zimmer, owner of the Reeds Jewelers based inCathy Calhoun, Calhoun JewelersAmherst, New York, a Buffalo suburb. Bill Farmer Jr., Farmers JewelryKaren Goracke, BorsheimsAssociate Editor Lauren McLemore interviewed Zimmer about his loveSteve Padis, Padis Jewelersfor Buffalo, and how he travels the world to bring the best gemstones back toCraig Rottenberg, Longs Jewelersupstate New York while also giving back to the community. Finally, there is the Special Feature on London Jewelers, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year. During a long and candid interview, owners Mark and Candy Udell dis-cussed London Jewelers history, its high and low points, and the decisions they made that got the business to this point.PRESIDENT & CEOI hope you get a lot of great ideas out of this issue that you can apply toDavid J. Bonaparteyour own business, and I wish everyone much success during the upcomingBOARD OF DIRECTORSholiday season.Coleman Clark, Chair, BC Clark Jewelers Sue Hopeman, Robbins Brothers JewelersMatthew Rosenheim, Chair-Elect, Tiny Jewel Box Sheryl Jones, Sheryl Jones, Inc.Steve Padis, Vice Chair, Padis Jewelry Julie Keeney, Fred Meyer JewelersElise Greenberg, Vice Chair, Lenny Kramer, Leo Schachter Diamonds Greenbergs Jewelers Valerie Madison, Valerie Madison Fine JewelrySteve Velasquez, Secretary, Madison Jewelers Robert Marks, Rogers Jewelry Co.Michelle Graff, Editor-in-ChiefKaren Goracke, Treasurer, Borsheims Hunter McGrath, TivolRobert F. Moeller II, Immediate Past Chair, Constance Polamalu, Zacharys JewelersR.F. Moeller Jewelers Stan Razny, Razny JewelersLawrence Bock, Bachendorfs Tobey Ritchie, Harry RitchiesJoseph Corey, Days Jewelers Sherry Smith, The Edge Retail AcademyKim Crawford, Macys Inc. Tonia Leitzel Ulsh, Mountz Jewelers8 RETAILER HALL OF FAME 2025 Edward Dikes, Weston Jewelers'