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 19^th 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.