Episode 168: Guest Rebecca Foerster

About this episode

Rebecca Foerster discusses her journey in the jewelry industry and insights on retail success.

Appearing in a new video format, JCK’s Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates interview Rebecca Foerster, the CEO and president of Hearts on Fire North America. Rebecca, who recently won JVC’s Stanley Schecter Award, shares how her experiences growing up in New York City, working in cosmetics and fragrances, and her introduction to the manufacturing side of the jewelry industry shaped her view of and affection for the business. She also lends her perspective on what successful retailers are doing right, as well as the place in the market for lab-grown and natural diamonds. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com) Watch here: https://youtu.be/8okt8FjLmwc

People in this episode

Hosts: Victoria Gomelsky, Rob Bates

Guest: Rebecca Foerster

Topics covered

• jewelry industry
• retail success
• lab-grown diamonds
• natural diamonds
• personal experiences

Keywords

• jewelry
• retail
• diamonds
• Hearts on Fire
• JVC
• interview
• Rebecca Foerster

Sponsors

De Beers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hearts on Fire North America, JVC

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