Gifts for Dads and Grads: Max Pawn on 8 News Now

From 8NewsNow.com: The biggest stars of June are typically grads and dads! If you’re looking for a thoughtful luxurious and discounted gifts for your loved one, Max Pawn luxury has you covered! Pawnbroker Tracie Butchko helps us start our shopping list.

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Kelly Swisher of Illinois Named First Recipient of Krupnik-Stempkowski Lifetime Achievement Award

At the Midwest Pawn Convention, a change was announced to the name of their Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor is now titled The Krupnik-Stempkowski Lifetime Achievement Award, named in honor of Steve Krupnik and Ron Stempkowski. Steve ran Red’s Pawn Shop in South…

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Gracious Gratuities: Pawnbrokers leave unsuspecting server a $900 tip

While in Louisville attending the Midwest Pawnbrokers Convention, a group of pawnbrokers from all over the continent gathered for breakfast and kicked off what they say is a new tradition—a tip drop. The idea, which gained popularity over the past few years,…

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Jeweler’s Cut Pawn Celebrates Expansion With Grand Re-Opening Event

When Bryan and Jennifer Collins decided to apply their knowledge of fine jewelry to launch a storefront business, one of their first considerations was the location. Having moved around all over the South, they both had particular ideas about where they'd lay…

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New Partnership Aims to Improve Mental Health Awareness

USA Pawn has announced their support of a new program entitled ‘Leading by Example’, led by one of the area's top mental health advocates, Christiane Williams. The program centers on seminars and workshops throughout the region to raise awareness and understanding of…

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How to Make Live Commerce a Part of Your System for Success

How to Make Live Commerce a Part of Your System for Success Consumer demand for more convenience and customization is nothing new; the world had already moved online well before the pandemic. However, the past two years have seen an escalated prioritization…

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Don’t be an April fool: Plagiarism is no joke

We live in a time when it's easier and more tempting than ever to copy someone else's work. All of us are inspired and influenced by other people's ideas and creations, which is something to celebrate. It is no surprise that plagiarism,…

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Carbon-conscious consumers find selection, value, and sustainability at pawnshops

Pawnshops have existed for thousands of years but are at the forefront of today's hottest retail trend—sustainability. According to ThredUp's 2022 Resale Report, "consumers are prioritizing sustainability, retailers are starting to embrace resale, and policymakers are getting on board with the circular economy." Resale…

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12 Awesome Lead Magnets for Luxury Resellers

A lead magnet refers to the free content, item, or service a person receives when they share their contact details. To unlock the “gate” and get their freebie, visitors first need to trade in their contact info—such as their email address, or phone…

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Help for Ukraine: Considerations for a charitable response

As the world watches what's unfolding in Ukraine, you may be looking for ways that you can help. Charitable partnerships can be tricky, which is why our network explored the topic of charitable partnerships a few months ago during one of our…

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