How Alara Jewelry Doubled eCommerce Sales by Blending In-Store and Online Experiences

Babs Noelle is the Ringleader at Alara Jewelry, sellers of artisanal, eco-conscious fine jewelry both designed in house, and supplied by renowned designers too. Founded in 2004 they now sell via their physical retail store, atelier by appointment only, at special events AND via their Shopify store. In total the company does $2.9m a year with 13% year on year growth, and the eCommerce store is booming – seeing 138% year on year growth. 

 

In this episode, Babs shares the secrets behind building a purpose-driven brand, blending in-store magic with online strategy, and creating growth that’s both ethical and explosive. 

 

Hit PLAY to hear: 

 

• How Babs turned a brick-and-mortar store into a booming Shopify success 📈 
• The clever reason everyone on her team works on eCommerce 💻🛍️ 
• Why Montana sapphires are the hidden gem of ethical jewelry 💎 
• The simple service that makes virtual shopping feel personal again 🧑‍💻💬 
• How Alara built 138% online growth without sacrificing brand integrity 
• The real difference between using “eco-conscious” as a word vs. a mission 🌱 

 

Key timestamps to dive straight in: 

[05:13] Eco-Conscious Jewelry for Global Tourists 

[09:04] Diverse Roles in Jewelry Business 

[12:44] Three-Person Marketing Team 

[16:30] Virtual Custom Appointments for eCommerce 

[20:14] Artisanal Appeal: Unique and Sustainable 

[22:39] Ethical Jewelry Practices Explained 

[24:05] Listen to Babs’ Top Tips! 

 Full episode notes here: https://ecmp.info/558

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