Rogers Enterprises, Inc.

We are proud to say that for over 100 years, we have been dedicated to helping multiple generations of couples & families create magical moments with our jewelry. Here's a glimpse of how we became what we are today, the oldest & largest family-owned & operated jeweler in the nation.Hollands Jewelers, open since 1910, was later acquired by Rogers Jewelers, started in 1945 with the opening of a store in Harvey, Illinois by Bernard Friedman and Herbert Goldstone, both in the jewelry business since the 1920’s.

Alan Kadet married Juell Friedman (Bernard's daughter) & joined the firm in 1949. Together Alan & Bernard worked for many years to establish a strong foundation for the business.  As Alan Kadet & wife Juell contined to build the success of this business, they also built a family including a daughter who recently celebrated more than 30 years with the company in its merchandising department.  Mr. Friedman served as Chairman of the Board of the company until his retirement in the mid-1980’s at which time Mr. Kadet, then President became Chairman. Mr. Goldstone served as Director until his death in 1972.

By the late 1970's, the company had grown to 15 stores.  In 1979, the company made its first significant acquisition with the purchase of Hollands Jewelers, a chain of six Chicago area stores including locations in such prime properties as Woodfield Mall & Water Tower Place.   Following this acquisition, the company officially adopted the trade name Rogers & Hollands Jewelers.

The 1980’s brought further expansion to the company, including its first Indiana store opening in 1983, Wisconsin in 1985, and Missouri location in 1988. The Wisconsin stores were part of the company’s second major acquisition, the purchase of Armond’s Diamond Centers, a chain of eight stores located in Illinois and Wisconsin. By November 1991, the company was operating 46 stores, and continued to grow in 1995 in Michigan, and Minnesota in 1999.

By the end of 2001, the company was operating 64 stores in six states, having expanded into Ohio.  Among the 64 stores open at the end of 2001, the company was C. Stern, President & CEOoperating three locations under the trade name Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers, which was introduced in that year. The Ashcroft & Oak name was, and continues to be used in more south-eastern location states, while Rogers & Hollands Jewelers locations are typically seen in more north-western states.  In 2008 the company made the move into Kentucky & Tennessee, and built an additional four Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers locations.  By Fall of 2014, we continued expansion east by opening the first Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Most recently, opening three new locations in Minnesota, we remain true to our mission of providing our guests a lifetime of memories not just locally but across the country.  Today, with four generations of committed family involvement, we maintain the comfortable atmosphere of a family-run business, even with retail stores in 10 states. To thank for that, we have you, our guests, who trust us enough to be a part of your special moments & become the jewelry store your families have depended upon for generations.  Like you, we understand the importance of traditions & making memories. We have created a family of stores with knowledgeable staff, unique merchandise & distinctive guest service. Our store’s slogan, “jewelry created for now & forever”, establishes our product as jewelry that is not only fashionable today, but timeless in beauty.