Tag Archives: Jewellers Vigilance Canada

Disaster-proofing your business

Power grid failure, earthquakes, severe ice and/or snowstorms, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, or even a riot … Not all these events will happen in all geographic locales. Still, every area has its own potential risks. The likelihood of these events is low, but the impact on one’s business can be catastrophic—more so if one is unprepared. Unfortunately, one of the potential aftermaths is not only store closure for extended periods but also loss due to theft.

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The four Cs of robbery protection: A new way to stay safe

How can you remember crucial safety guidelines during a robbery event? Taking the most important general retail crime-prevention guidelines, Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC) has crafted a mnemonic that parallels a knowledge base that every jeweller knows—the four Cs. The four Cs of robbery protection can make it easier to remember safety tips at any time, let alone during a robbery.

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100 years of CJA: Making history

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.

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JCK Industry Fund puts out call for submissions

JCK is now accepting grant proposals for its 19th annual Industry Fund. Each year, grants are awarded to individuals, groups, or associations whose work improves the jewellery industry. In 2016, more than $293,000 U.S. was awarded. Established in 1997, the JCK Industry Fund supports the development and research of programs for the betterment of the industry. To date, it has awarded more than $5.5 million.

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