Usdaw calls on government to respond to crime report

Retail trade union Usdaw has called on the government to respond to a new report which highlights the cost to business and staff of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. The ‘Retail violence: abused and attacked at work’ report by broadcast journalist Jamie Long highlights the 9% increase in violence…

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Beaverbrooks to reopen sites with additional safety measures

Beaverbrooks has announced a new host of safety measures that it will implement ahead of its planned opening next month. Following the prime minister’s announcement that non-essential retailers would reopen on 15 June, the jewellery chain confirmed that it was planning to resume trading across its 70 stores in England. …

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Fellows auctions Oris timepiece for charity

Fellows announced that it is auctioning an Oris timepiece in order to raise funds for NHS Charities together.  All proceeds will go towards the federation of over 250 charitable organisations that support the NHS, and Fellows will not charge any fees for the auction.  The “very special” Oris Aquis Date…

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Stonehawk offers free online consultations to jewellery trade ahead of reopening

Security training provider Stonehawk is offering free and confidential online meetings regarding security, mental health and wellbeing to business in the jewellery industry prior to reopening. The consultations follow on from the support Stonehawk offered to the trade last week during Mental Health Awareness Week. Simon Wilson, managing director of…

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Bira welcomes £50m fund to prepare high streets for shoppers return

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed a new £50m boost to help local authorities prepare high streets for reopening. High Streets Minister Simon Clarke announced the fund for councils to help their local high streets get safely back to business earlier this week. The ‘Reopening High Streets Safely…

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Indian Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Show goes virtual 

The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), organisers of the Indian Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Show (IFJAS) have revealed that the show will now be held virtually. The event will take place online between 1 June and 4 June, and will provide “engaging online experiences” to visitors.  The EPCH described…

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NAJ publishes updated guidance for jewellers

The NAJ has published a third version of its guidance for jewellers ahead of the reopening of non-essential stores on 15 June.  The guidance now includes a “clear differentiation” between tasks and activities that are  deemed mandatory, and those that can be “considered” by jewellery stores. The update was shaped…

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Goldsmiths’ Company Charity awards over £700,000 in grants through the Covid-19 fund

The Goldsmiths’ Company and Charity have awarded over £700,000 in grants to people working in the craft, trade and allied industries who face financial hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic, following the launch of the £1m Goldsmiths’ Covid-19 Fund on 22 April.  The emergency fund was set up to provide…

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Hirsh London announces launch of its by-appointment taxi service

Luxury jewellery retailer Hirsh London has announced the launch of its new electric Hirsh Taxi.  In an innovative move to “redefine a luxury customer experience”, the Hirsh Taxi will be a complimentary service, available by appointment, that personally delivers purchases to Hirsh customers. As the government has just given the…

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Leo with Love launches giveaway initiative

Leo with Love has launched a new initiative that will enable customers to receive a complimentary piece of jewellery for every product purchased online.   According to the jewellery brand, customers will be able to qualify for the additional piece once they receive their initial purchase.  They will then be asked…

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