Memphis Jeweler James Gattas Retires After 55 Years
James Gattas, founder and president of James Gattas Jewelers in Memphis, is retiring after 55 years in the jewelry business. His Poplar Avenue store will remain open after an inventory selloff.
Memphis, TN, November 11, 2026 — James Gattas, the founder and president of James Gattas Jewelers, has announced his retirement after 55 years in the jewelry industry. The prominent Memphis-based business, located on Poplar Avenue, is set to continue operations following a comprehensive inventory selloff.
Gattas has been a fixture in the Memphis business community for over five decades, establishing his eponymous jewelry store and building a reputation within the industry. His retirement marks the end of a long career dedicated to the craft of jewelry retail.
Following Gattas’s departure, the James Gattas Jewelers store on Poplar Avenue will remain open. The transition includes an upcoming inventory selloff, the specifics and timeline of which were not detailed in the announcement. The company has stated that the store’s continued operation indicates a plan for the business’s future beyond Gattas’s leadership.
No further details regarding the future leadership structure or operational plans for James Gattas Jewelers were immediately available. The inventory selloff is anticipated to be a significant event for the store as it prepares for this new chapter.
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