The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) was born on September 25, 1918, from the co-operative combination of retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers. As the association turns 100, it is important to look back at the steps that brought it to the present day.
John Lamont, pioneer of JVC’s Crime Prevention Program (CPP), has stepped down from his role as the company’s director of loss prevention after 17 years in the position.
The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) and the Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC) will be hosting the 2017 Jewellers’ Golf Tournament on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont.
The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) and DLVRD Logistics recently announced a new small parcel shipping program for CJA members. The program aims to increase jewellers’ profitability and maximize their bottom line. The new user-friendly online platform provides instant quote comparisons giving CJA members a simple way to choose the best value small parcel service.
The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) has partnered with Retail Council of Canada (RCC) to create the Certified Jewellery Retail Professional Program (CJRP)—the first-ever retail certification program for jewellery store managers and personnel.
The program, a self-directed online course, covers critical knowledge and skills, unique to the retail jewellery profession in Canada. Topics covered include operations, succession planning, sales, marketing, law, and legislation. A candidate can obtain certification by successfully completing an evaluation consisting … Continue reading Jewellery retailer certification introduced
David Ritter, president and CEO at the Canadian Jewellers Association has left CJA, effective September 9, 2016.
Ritter joined the CJA in 2011 and “has been a strong voice for both the retail and supply members of the jewellery industry,” shared CJA chair, Darren Dubrovsky in an e-mail update on Friday. “Through his many accomplishments, David has provided leadership to our organization and built a strong foundation upon which the Association can continue to change … Continue reading David Ritter leaves Canadian Jewellers Association
Empress Jewellery’s Darren Dubrovsky has been sworn in as chair of the Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) for 2016-2017. Held at Toronto’s York Club, the association’s annual general meeting saw about 50 people gathered for the collar ceremony.
A new tool is available to help existing and prospective members of the trade find and access educational programs related to various parts of the industry. Launched by Jewelers Education Foundation (JEF), the Jewelers Education Portal is a collaboration between associations serving the jewellery, diamond, coloured stones, precious metal, and watch sectors.
Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) has signed a deal with DLVRD Logistics, forming what it calls CJA-Shipping. “This is a tremendous new benefit for all our members, one that will, I am sure, attract many new members to the CJA, as well,” says CJA president and CEO, J. David Ritter.
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