JCK EVENTS' LUXURY PREVIEW EVENT CLOSES; JCK LAS VEGAS BEGINS

JCK EVENTS' LUXURY PREVIEW EVENT COMES TO A CLOSE; JCK BEGINS LUXURY Will Open Its Doors to all JCK Las Vegas Badge Holders

Las Vegas, NV (May 31, 2012) - JCK Events' high-end show, LUXURY, has concluded its 3-day preview event and will open its doors to all JCK Las Vegas badge holders with the beginning of JCK Las Vegas on Friday, June 1st. The show will run through June 4th, with LUXURY remaining open for the duration. The LUXURY preview event, featuring over 230 exhibitors, was attended by over 700 invited retailer store and invited members of the press, an impressive attendance for the show's 2nd year at the Mandalay Bay location.   LUXURY retailers, the finest in the industry, were treated to various amenities and events, including sponsored breakfasts featuring key note speakers, upscale dining options and relaxation services, daily happy hours and the nightly Late Night Lounge hosted at Mandalay Bay's eyecandy Sound Lounge.   In addition, All-Access badge holders, including retailers and exhibitors, attended the Gala Event Wednesday evening, which featured a Chef's tasting menu and wine pairing and entertainment from comedian Frank Caliendo. Polled exhibitors were pleased with the show's luxury environment and the results from the 3-day preview event. Of exhibiting for the first time at Elite Enclave, Liz Sahakyan of Cassis shared "As a pioneer exhibitor at JCK, we felt it was time for the show to provide a luxury environment for high end brands and are thrilled to be part of the Elite Enclave experience. It's been a very successful showing for us is in terms of meeting new, high-end stores and our existing luxury retailers. The unique yet upscale atmosphere caters very well to high-end retailers." On attendance and perceived business taking place at the event, Ashu Malpani of Dynamic International explained "The show has been excellent. We've had nice, professional and serious buyers who were coming to look for something different. We've gotten great exposure for our collection. Keep up the good work!" John Tierney, LUXURY's Event Director, adds "We are thrilled with how the first three days have gone and feel that we met our goals of providing the utmost in services to the top-tier retailers in our industry. And the exhibitors certainly did their part by bringing their A-game; the product is absolutely extraordinary. Now it's on to the larger show and we are excited to welcome all JCK Las Vegas badge holders to experience a taste of LUXURY."

ABOUT JCK EVENTS: JCK is a trusted partner connecting jewelry retailers and manufacturers/suppliers with trends, news, products, education and partners to build business. Whether attending face-to-face events, building inventory with online and onsite sourcing or obtaining authoritative news and insights from JCK, the leading industry magazine in print & online, JCK offers a suite of tools, events and information to deliver sound solutions, innovative opportunities and essential information. Mark your calendars as JCK Events presents its portfolio of buying opportunities: - LUXURY and Elite Enclave: May 29 - 31, by invitation only, and then continues as the events open their doors to all JCK retailers Friday, June 1 - Monday, June 4 - Four Seasons, Mandalay Bay, THEhotel - Swiss Watch: June 1-4 - Mandalay Bay, THEhotel, Mandarin Oriental - JCK Las Vegas: June 1-4 - Mandalay Bay Convention Center - LUXURY Privé New York: July 30 - Aug. 1 - New York, The Pierre Hotel - Fifth Avenue - JCK Toronto: Aug. 12-14 - Toronto, Canada, Metro Toronto Convention Center- South Hall - LUXURY Privé Panama: October 22-24 - Panama City, Panama, Westin Playa Bonita In 2012, Equipment, Technology & Supplies (ETS) and AGTA GemFair™ will open early to its customers to complete their shopping and sourcing experience. These events take place from May 31- June 4 at Mandalay Bay.