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Buyer Decisions & Supplier Comparison

Who decided what, on what reasoning — and whether it paid off four weeks later

Decisions logged (trailing quarter)

18

Capital committed by these calls

€1,057,369

Outperformed forecast

44%

Now under review

5

Decision log

Every reorder, transfer, markdown and supplier switch, with the buyer's stated reasoning and the outcome

DateBuyerTypeBrandItemQtyValueStated rationaleOutcome
Mar 4, 2026

K. Bērziņš

GRENARDI — Chains & Necklaces

ReorderGrenardiLVGR-4255 — Bezel Necklace, 18K White Gold146€28,178"Prior season sold through in 5 weeks; expected repeat on the refreshed colourway."Good call

Result (4 weeks later): sold through 88% — ahead of forecast, good call

Apr 7, 2026

I. Liepa

GRENARDI — Rings

TransferGrenardiLVGR-1948 — Trilogy Ring, Platinum564€211,500"Bridal season uplift plus a planned in-store promotion in weeks 30–34."Under review

Result: still at 34% sold, now flagged slow-moving — under review

May 10, 2026

M. Tamm

GIVEN — Earrings & Bracelets

MarkdownGivenLVGV-2606 — Pearl Drop Earrings, Silver & Zirconia91€8,281"Gold fix was expected to keep rising — bought forward to lock landed cost."Good call

Result (4 weeks later): sold through 71% — ahead of forecast, good call

Jun 13, 2026

R. Kalniņš

GIVEN — Watches

Supplier SwitchGivenLVGV-1714 — Automatic Dress Watch, 18K White Gold192€52,224"Store manager reported strong walk-in demand; wanted depth on the flagship floor."In line

Result (4 weeks later): 52% sold — broadly in line, monitor

Mar 16, 2026

P. Novák

GOLDLIGHT — Gift Sets

ReorderGoldlightLVGL-4643 — Duo Collection Set, Silver & Zirconia570€16,530"Cheaper unit price from an alternative supplier at comparable quality."Under review

Result: still at 26% sold, now flagged slow-moving — under review

Apr 19, 2026

A. Ozols

GOLDLIGHT — Bracelets

TransferGoldlightLVGL-6738 — Bangle Chain Bracelet, Sterling Silver371€71,232"Freeing shelf space ahead of the autumn collection drop."Good call

Result (4 weeks later): sold through 79% — ahead of forecast, good call

May 22, 2026

K. Bērziņš

GRENARDI — Chains & Necklaces

MarkdownGrenardiLVGR-5869 — Cross Chain, 18K White Gold441€135,828"Prior season sold through in 5 weeks; expected repeat on the refreshed colourway."In line

Result (4 weeks later): 64% sold — broadly in line, monitor

Jun 25, 2026

I. Liepa

GRENARDI — Rings

Supplier SwitchGrenardiLVGR-6958 — Signet Wedding Band, Gold & Diamond 0.25ct127€52,324"Bridal season uplift plus a planned in-store promotion in weeks 30–34."In line

Result (4 weeks later): 41% sold — broadly in line, monitor

Mar 4, 2026

M. Tamm

GIVEN — Earrings & Bracelets

ReorderGivenLVGV-4268 — Chandelier Hoops, Platinum118€28,910"Gold fix was expected to keep rising — bought forward to lock landed cost."Good call

Result (4 weeks later): sold through 92% — ahead of forecast, good call

Apr 7, 2026

R. Kalniņš

GIVEN — Watches

TransferGivenEEGV-3421 — Chronograph Timepiece, Platinum216€68,688"Store manager reported strong walk-in demand; wanted depth on the flagship floor."Under review

Result: still at 22% sold, now flagged slow-moving — under review

May 10, 2026

P. Novák

GOLDLIGHT — Gift Sets

MarkdownGoldlightCZGL-2375 — Bridal Gift Set, Rose Gold105€17,220"Cheaper unit price from an alternative supplier at comparable quality."Good call

Result (4 weeks later): sold through 68% — ahead of forecast, good call

Jun 13, 2026

A. Ozols

GOLDLIGHT — Bracelets

Supplier SwitchGoldlightEEGL-1776 — Bangle Chain Bracelet, Rose Gold394€33,096"Freeing shelf space ahead of the autumn collection drop."In line

Result (4 weeks later): 57% sold — broadly in line, monitor

Mar 16, 2026

K. Bērziņš

GRENARDI — Chains & Necklaces

ReorderGrenardiLVGR-7545 — Tennis Chain, Rose Gold208€82,992"Prior season sold through in 5 weeks; expected repeat on the refreshed colourway."Good call

Result (4 weeks later): sold through 83% — ahead of forecast, good call

Apr 19, 2026

I. Liepa

GRENARDI — Rings

TransferGrenardiLVGR-4366 — Eternity Wedding Band, 18K White Gold301€131,838"Bridal season uplift plus a planned in-store promotion in weeks 30–34."Under review

Result: still at 31% sold, now flagged slow-moving — under review

May 22, 2026

M. Tamm

GIVEN — Earrings & Bracelets

MarkdownGivenLVGV-5892 — Huggie Studs, Rose Gold415€45,650"Gold fix was expected to keep rising — bought forward to lock landed cost."Good call

Result (4 weeks later): sold through 74% — ahead of forecast, good call

Jun 25, 2026

R. Kalniņš

GIVEN — Watches

Supplier SwitchGivenLTGV-4996 — Slim Watch, Sterling Silver121€11,737"Store manager reported strong walk-in demand; wanted depth on the flagship floor."In line

Result (4 weeks later): 47% sold — broadly in line, monitor

Mar 4, 2026

P. Novák

GOLDLIGHT — Gift Sets

ReorderGoldlightEEGL-7380 — Bridal Collection Set, 18K White Gold592€47,952"Cheaper unit price from an alternative supplier at comparable quality."Good call

Result (4 weeks later): sold through 86% — ahead of forecast, good call

Apr 7, 2026

A. Ozols

GOLDLIGHT — Bracelets

TransferGoldlightCZGL-3492 — Cuban Link Bangle, Sterling Silver109€13,189"Freeing shelf space ahead of the autumn collection drop."Under review

Result: still at 38% sold, now flagged slow-moving — under review

Buyer visibility

Coaching view, not a leaderboard — where reasoning is consistently paying off, and where it needs support

Buyer / scopeDecisionsOutperformedAvg. sell-throughCapital

K. Bērziņš

GRENARDI — Chains & Necklaces

367%78%€246,998

I. Liepa

GRENARDI — Rings

30%35%€395,662

M. Tamm

GIVEN — Earrings & Bracelets

3100%79%€82,841

R. Kalniņš

GIVEN — Watches

30%40%€132,649

P. Novák

GOLDLIGHT — Gift Sets

367%60%€81,702

A. Ozols

GOLDLIGHT — Bracelets

333%58%€117,517

Supplier comparison

For each committed line — what else was available at the time, and how the chosen supplier compared

GR-1188 — Tennis Bracelet, 18K White Gold

Riga Gold Casting

Chosen

€412

9d lead · 94% on time · 1.1% returns

Chosen — best on-time record

Valenza Chain Works

€366

14d lead · 83% on time · 2.4% returns

11% cheaper, weaker reliability

Nordic Assay Partners

€449

7d lead · 96% on time · 0.7% returns

Premium price, fastest turn

GV-2043 — Pearl Drop Earrings, Sterling Silver

Prague Fine Jewels s.r.o.

Chosen

€38

15d lead · 79% on time · 3.2% returns

Chosen — lowest unit price

Tallinn Gem Trading

€43

11d lead · 91% on time · 1.4% returns

€5 more, 4 days faster, half the returns

Vilnius Precious Metals OÜ

€40

12d lead · 88% on time · 1.9% returns

Middle option, not quoted at the time