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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ISparkle sees increased demand for investment diamonds

Diamond specialist iSparkle, a group that specialises in large, rare and coloured diamonds, has noted a “significantly increased” demand for investment diamonds during the ongoing crisis. The increased demand has come from a range of high net worth clients and family wealth managers across Europe, as well as the US…

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From dark store to hybrid store – adapting to a new world order

It’s safe to say the embattled UK high street had a rocky start to the year, with a reported 18,248 retail jobs lost and 1,211 shops closed in the first two months of the year alone. In fact, in February, the high street saw a 7.8% drop in footfall, as…

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UK online sales surge by more than 100% in May

UK online sales surged by 103% in the four weeks ended 16 May, according to new data from Nielsen. The consumer insights firm said this was a significant increase compared with the 6.6% sales growth in bricks-and-mortar stores, with online share of sales now accounting for 13% of all grocery…

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Crafts Council publishes first industry report

The Crafts Council, alongside support from the Goldsmiths’ Company, has published the first major report that identifies the strength and popularity of the craft industry in Britain.  Its findings will work to help drive market demand and “inform an action plan for the economic recovery of the craft sector, post…

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The Cut notes ‘marked increase’ in engagement ring enquiries

The Cut London has revealed a marked increase in enquiries for engagement rings in the past eight weeks, noting an “interesting wave of sentimentality created by the pandemic”. The engagement ring concierge service is known for “match-making” customers looking for an engagement ring with independent fine jewellers throughout London.  Founder…

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RJC marks 15 years welcoming new members at 2020 AGM

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has marked its 15-year milestone strengthening consumer confidence for the global jewellery industry at its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). The world’s leading standard setting organisation for the entire jewellery and watch supply chain celebrated its 15-year anniversary by launching a new website, and publishing…

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Non-essential retailers set to open in June

Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres across England are set to reopen next month once they are “Covid-19 secure” and can show customers will be kept safe, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. All non-essential retailers including shops selling clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books, and electronics,…

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‘Many independent retailers are ready to reopen now’, says Bira CEO

The CEO of The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) Andrew Goodacre has said many independent retailers are ready to reopen now, having already worked hard to put measures in place to keep both customers and staff safe. The news comes as non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from Monday,…

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BAJ opens applications for September 2020

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced that applications are now open for courses due to start in September 2020.  BAJ offers a variety of exciting programmes providing world-class training in all aspects of jewellery design and manufacturing.  The Jewellery Fundamentals SQA Level 3 Diploma allows students to build…

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