Marketing Maven and “The Real Housewives of New York City” Legend Lends Her Expertise to the Luxury Goods Industry

The Continental Buying Group (CBG) is the largest and most prestigious independent jewelry chain organization in the country. With over three hundred retail jewelry outlets pulling in over a billion dollars in retail, it is one of the most prominent institutions in luxury goods.

Next month, they will put on their 2025 CBG Tampa Experience set for September 8-10 at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street in Tampa, Florida.

“CBG continues to deliver events that combine exclusive buying, valuable education, and unmatched networking,” said Andie Weinman, founder of CBG. “This year’s Tampa Experience is designed to give our members actionable strategies and tools to succeed in a rapidly changing market.”

They have invited Bethenny Frankel as the event’s keynote speaker.

Frankel is an American entrepreneur, television personality, philanthropist, and author, and a native New Yorker. She gained fame as a runner-up on “The Apprentice: Martha Stewart” in 2005 and as a cast member on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City” (2008–2010, 2015–2019).

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She founded Skinnygirl, a lifestyle brand known for its low-calorie cocktails, which she sold for a reported $100 million in 2011, while expanding it into products like shapewear, snacks, and supplements. She’s also a New York Times bestselling author of books like “Naturally Thin” (2009) and “A Place of Yes” (2011), and runs BStrong, a disaster relief organization. With nearly four million social media followers, she’s a prominent influencer, known for candid reviews and brand partnerships.

Frankel will share her insights on how she builds brands and offer some strategies on how jewelers can stand out in today’s market.

Her address is part of an event program featuring industry panels on navigating the global landscape, including barriers to entry such as tariffs and other critical forces reshaping the luxury goods industry.

For more information on her keynote, visit here.

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