Strategies to Brand as an Independent Jeweler

In today’s competitive marketplace a savvy retailer sets himself apart from competition. Sam Sandberg points out that a key component of differentiation is the creation of the store’s “brand”, This goes far beyond the descriptive rendering of brands and extends to the emotional connection and passion that a store instils into its customers. He discusses various brand positionings and illustrates how underpinning elements used in-store and throughout all communication touch-points helps to telegraphically convey the stores brand positioning and connect with a customer. Sam Sandberg is the chairman of A. Jaffe, a company whose legacy dates back to 1892. Today, the company is one of the only 19th century jewelers still active in New York City, continuing to stand for the same superior standards of quality and trust as it did when founded.