
PHOENIX – To grow your business, you first have to know what your business is about and built a culture around that ideal, says Jim Stengel, keynote speaker at the American Gem Society Conclave on Thursday.

I was just going over my notes from The SMART Show in Chicago and realized I had a veritable doggie bag of leftover tips to feast on upon arrival home. Here are three to whet your appetite:

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee kicked off the American Gem Society Conclave in Phoenix with the opening keynote address on Wednesday, advising attendees to “steer for the curve ahead” in uncertain economic times.

Okay, so some of you weren't able to get away from your stores for a day or two to come see us at the SMART Show Chicago. Tough luck, but we understand.

A gallery of retailer reactions to the education program at this year's SMART Show:




