Jewelry
May 26, 2020
Platinum Days of Love wedding bands. Image courtesy of Platinum Guild International
By Dianna Dilworth
Digital consolidation, mid-market extinction and branded storytelling will be the main areas of focus for the Platinum Guild International (PGI) this year, as the trade group responds to the ongoing shift in consumer behavior driven by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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