Live in the Texas Hill Country with Lindsey Tognietti and John McCullough of JAMES AVERY

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For this episode, we are in the Prima Vera room in the corporate campus of James Avery in Kerrville, Texas, with Lindsey Tognietti, the granddaughter of Mr. Avery, and John McCullough, the CEO,

James Avery is a 68-year-old vertically integrated, family-owned company located in the heart of Texas Hill Country. All the jewelry is designed and crafted by skilled artisans using the finest materials worldwide.

The company is a multi-channel retailer with over 110 James Avery stores in four states and is available at JamesAvery.com and over 220 Dillard's locations.

This episode wraps up several weeks in Texas, which seems very fitting because this brand is a household name in this state. You are the epitome of retail in America!

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