JB Hudson Jewelers is the leader of fine jewelry in Minnesota
with a longstanding tradition of excellence since opening in 1885. With
its two locations in downtown Minneapolis and Ridegdale in Minnetonka,
JB Hudson has maintained its dominance in the Midwest marketplace.
JB Hudson continues to be synonymous with the finest
jewelry, gifts and Swiss timepieces. That’s why more than 35 luxury
brands from around the world choose to offer their products exclusively
in the Midwest through JB Hudson. The jewelry enterprise offers
the finest diamonds, Swiss timepieces, gemstones and pearls available
in the Twin Cities featuring brands like Cartier, Chopard, Omega,
Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breitling, Breguet and more. Illustrating
its reach from traditional to trend setting, JB Hudson also has
exclusive rights in the Midwest to designer lines such as H.Stern,
Ippolita, Mattioli, and Valente, which are regularly adorned by
celebrities on the red carpet and seen in fashion magazines such as
InStyle. They also carry an unparalleled fine estate collection as well
as the finest classic and modern giftware including Baccarat and Daum. With an exquisite eye for knowing their clientele, the sales
professionals at JB Hudson specialize in selecting memorable and
unique gifts for all occasions.
JB Hudson appeals to a wide range of clientele from young
professionals and the newly engaged to local businesses and large
corporations.
Being headquartered in Minnesota carries a special responsibility to
share business success with the community. For many years,
JB Hudson has proudly provided fine gift items and monetary
donations. Moreover, JB Hudson employees volunteer their time and
share their expertise with a wide variety of community organizations.
February 2008 brought a fresh face to this fashion forward
retailer with its widely anticipated move to a new location in downtown
Minneapolis. JB Hudson kicked off the new year with an
extraordinary new space that showcases a large watch atrium, diamond
salon, trend room and upstairs giftware gallery. They also offer
special services through their accomplished in-house goldsmith and
certified Swiss watchmaker. JB Hudson is celebrating its success
through exciting store events, exclusive trunk shows and seasonal
promotions throughout the year. All in all, a brilliant future lies
ahead.
History of JB Hudson:
| 1885 | Josiah B. Hudson opens JB Hudson at 230 Nicollet in Minneapolis. |
| 1911 | Fire destroys store, which reopens at 33 South Seventh Street in Minneapolis. |
| 1929 | JB Hudson is purchased by the Dayton Company
and moves into the Eighth and Nicollet Mall corner of the Dayton’s
store in Minneapolis. |
| 1982 | JB Hudson sold to Henry Birks and Sons of Montreal, Canada. |
| 1992 | James R. Cargill purchases JB Hudson out of bankruptcy. Jeannie Joas is named President. |
| 2007 | Pohlad family and Jeannie Joas purchase JB Hudson. Joas named President and CEO. |
| 2008 | JB Hudson relocates to the corner of 9th and Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis in the historic Young Quinlan Building. |
