For many jewelers, this past holiday season was down from 2021. Now all eyes turn to another important jewelry holiday—Valentine’s Day. This is usually a great opportunity for you to sell certain product categories and draw in new and current customers. But with an uncertain economy and so much competition out there, you might be experiencing some anxiety after a few very good years.
The key word is preparation. You must make your products and store stand out, and that means planning and implementing the right kind of marketing. Here are 6 ideas to drive jewelry sales this Valentine’s Day:
- Offer special promotions and discounts: One way to entice customers to shop is by offering a discount on certain items or a free gift with purchase. This can be a great way to show your appreciation and encourage them to buy from you.
- Create a Valentine’s Day gift guide: A gift guide can be a useful resource for customers who are struggling to decide what to buy for their loved ones. Create a list of products that relate to different types of relationships, such as gifts for a significant other, gifts for friends, and gifts for family members. Make sure to include a variety of price points to appeal to different budgets. This can go on your website, or you can do a printed piece.
- Use social media to your advantage: Social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook are great ways to reach a large audience and showcase your products. Consider creating Valentine’s Day-themed posts, reels, and ads featuring some of your most popular items. You can also share gift ideas and promote any special offers.
- Partner with local businesses: Consider partnering with your neighbors to cross-promote each other’s products and services. For example, you could team up with a florist to offer a bundle deal for a bouquet of flowers and a piece of jewelry. This can help you reach a new audience and increase your customer base.
- Host an event: Hosting an event can be a great way to bring in foot traffic and create a memorable experience for your customers. A last-minute shopping event for men would be a good idea–online data shows that at the end of January and beginning of February, the online search term “Valentine’s Day gifts for her” skyrockets. Make it easy for men to find that last-minute gift.
- Consider SMS marketing: You can reach new customers through social media, but if you have a built-up customer list, reach them more directly through SMS. The average SMS marketing response rate is 45% and 91% of customers want to receive text messages from businesses. Send out a text directly to your gift guide, or send your customer a personalized link to a product from their wish list.
If you’d like other suggestions and tips on how you can attract the right kind of attention and drive sales for Valentine’s Day or any other time of the year, you can always contact us at 615-256-3393, or email mary.lyons@nullharmongrp.com.