Hublot and Watches of Switzerland unveil exclusive timepiece

Hublot and Watches of Switzerland have together unveiled an exclusive special edition timepiece.   The Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph ‘Watches of Switzerland Group’ edition was launched at an “immersive” digital event hosted by Brian Duffy, CEO and Craig Bolton, executive director of the Watches of Switzerland Group. Alongside them, Omar Choudhary,…

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EST1987 launches NHS limited edition collection

EST1987 has launched a limited edition rainbow jewellery collection in celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the NHS. The brand confirmed that 100% of profits from the collection will go towards the NHS Charities Together. In a statement, EST1987 said: “During the Covid-19 lockdown, rainbows because a symbol of the…

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Reopening is ‘no magic bullet’ for retail, says BRC

Reopening is “no magic bullet” for retail, the British Retail Consortium has warned despite UK footfall improving since lockdown restrictions were lifted earlier this month. The BRC’s footfall tracker found that UK footfall decreased 53.4% year-on-year during the second week of reopening in England and NI. This is compared to…

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Watches of Switzerland donates £100k to food banks

Watches of Switzerland and Mappin and Webb’s parent group, the Watches of Switzerland group, has donated £100,000 in emergency funds to UK food banks during the Covid-19 crisis.  The group said it recognised an “urgent need” for food bank funding after these facilities faced soaring demands in light of the…

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Swatch Group reshuffles management team

Swatch Group has announced a reshuffle to its management team with appointments to the management of the Longines, Rado, Union, Tissot, Certina, and Hamilton watch brands. The company also announced changes to its executive group management board and its extended group management board. Swatch Group revealed all appointments are internal,…

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Guide for ‘considerate shopping’ launched by Usdaw, SRC and the Scottish government

Shopworkers union Usdaw and the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), along with the Scottish government have partnered to launch a five-step guide to encourage “considerate shopping”, as retailers are permitted to re-open their stores from today (29 June). The trade unions said the reopening of non-essential shops marks a “crucial time”…

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Choosing an eCommerce supplier: what you need to consider

In today’s competitive marketplace, with many options on offer, comparing eCommerce platforms is very challenging. Every organisation has different requirements and will need to consider many technical aspects – especially if one’s goal is the implementation of Omnichannel solutions or Click & Collect, according to digital eCommerce solutions specialist, Kooomo.…

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Merci Maman reports 30% growth in sales

Merci Maman has reported a surge in online sales in recent months, despite the ongoing effects of coronavirus. According to the personalised jewellery brand, its sales have “rocketed”, with a 25% increase in April and a 21% increase in May. In addition, the group is now on target to hit…

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‘Encouraging’ start to return of non-essential retail’, says Bira

The CEO of Bira, Andrew Goodacre, has welcomed the reopening of the hospitality industry, on July 4 in England, as it will further support members and the wider independent retail sector. In a new survey, Bira revealed more than one fifth (22.3%) of respondents enjoyed more than 100% better sales…

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Google UK launches support package for small UK businesses

Google UK has pledged to support small businesses across the country with a new package of products, tools and services to support the reopening and growth of British retail.  From today, small businesses can sign-up to access the support package through Google, who has committed to helping one million small…

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