(TORONTO, Canada May 5, 2011) - Mark your calendars for the upcoming JCK Toronto event, showcasing Canada's passion for fine jewellery, Sun. Aug. 7 – Tues. Aug. 9 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre's North Building. JCK Toronto has been created exclusively for the Canadian jewellery marketplace and will continue its successful renewal process from last year's revamped program. JCK Toronto has been designed to enhance the Canadian retailer experience with increased networking opportunities, timely educational opportunities and the presence of over 150 designers, manufacturers and suppliers.
"We look forward to having our associates attend JCK Toronto because it provides a wealth of knowledge and insight," said Aida Alvarez, Senior VP of Merchandising, Birks & Mayors, Inc. "It also provides a great opportunity to build relationships with and learn from suppliers and manufacturers while acquiring current thinking and acumen from today's business leaders."
"One of the most compelling reasons to attend JCK Toronto is its continuous focus on the Canadian fine jewellery marketplace," said John Tierney, Event Director. "With over 150 manufacturers and suppliers, we are looking to repeat the success of last year's event. Other programs that will be repeated include the educational sessions on the exhibition floor, more networking opportunities and special events."
The following companies are participating in JCK Toronto this year. Joining Corona Jewellery and Basal Diamond, some of the companies that have confirmed participation in JCK Toronto include: Farhat Ali Jewellers, Andrew Jewellery Limited, Imperial Gems & Jewels Ltd., Carol Camper, Chiyopia, J.I.N. International, Chamilia, Christelle Limited, Celebrity Watch Int'l Inc., Orau Pearls, The Gordon Company, KJD Jewellers, Simply Pearls, Ethan Stars, Shimmer Rajnarah Jewellers PVT LTD, Piccio Designs, TD Retail Card Services, Butterfly Gem, Color Jewels, Inc., Moda Anto, Johnny's Diamond, ERL Diamonds Inc, Gold Silk, Shama Akhtar Trading Co.,LTD, Anupam Gems Japan LTD. Jovana, Inc., New Solutions CNC, Lashbrook Designs, Mattimo Jewelry, NTR Metals, United Color Gems, Inc.
"JCK Toronto offers yet another excellent opportunity to bring American Gem Society (AGS) members together," said Ruth Batson, CEO & Executive Director, AGS. "Our members are looking to buy, network and learn from industry experts and each other at events, such as JCK Toronto. It is an unmatched opportunity to improve business."
Back by popular demand, JCK Toronto will present the Design Centre. The Design Centre at JCK Toronto will provide a warm, inviting environment for a selection of designer-owned companies with similar artistic, product and marketing missions. The goal is to offer retail buyers an organized and varied assortment of inspired, designer collections and designs.
"JCK Toronto offers an effective buying experience for our members and we are proud to be the supporting association. The JCK Toronto event continues to make improvements with the Canadian market in mind, and we look forward to experiencing the best 'gold standard' aspects of JCK in Toronto this August," said David Ritter, President & CEO, Canadian Jewellers Association.
JCK Toronto is part of the global network of JCK Events and is supported by the Canadian Jewellers Association with additional support from these media partners: Jewellery Business magazine, Canadian Jeweller and JCK magazine.
"We are particularly excited about this year's event," said Tierney. "We want to encourage Canadian retailers to experience JCK Toronto as a great opportunity to enhance their businesses through educational programming, networking and special events. We look forward to seeing everyone in Toronto this August."
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ABOUT JCK EVENTS:
JCK Toronto will take place on August 7-9, 2011. JCK Las Vegas will take place June 3-6 with LUXURY at JCK, to take place May 31-June 6, 2011 (preceding JCK Las Vegas by invitation – May 31- June 2) and Swiss Watch at JCK, to be held June 2-6, 2011 at its new venue - Mandalay Bay. The series of JCK Events are designed to serve the worldwide jewelry industry by offering the most comprehensive and complete buying and selling opportunities on a business-to-business basis. For more information on any of the international JCK Events or to view the event's image and video galleries,please visit us at www.jckshows.com or simply call 1-800-257-3626.
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