Olivia & Pearl partners with MediaVision

Olivia & Pearl announced it has appointed MediaVision to execute a new marketing plan with a “mission to bring pearl jewellery to a new generation”. The appointment comes ahead of the contemporary brand’s focus on strengthening its ecommerce platform and online reach.  Its brief is to establish the brand as…

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Simone Jewels to debut in HOL’s second virtual trunk show

Celebrated luxury jewellery brands, Yeprem , Maya, Terzihan and Simone Jewels have been announced to make their debut in the House of Luxury’s (HOL) second virtual trunk show going live on today (27 April). Inside a three-dimensional, HD virtual environment, shoppers will be able to explore fine diamond jewellery by…

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BRC issues new guidance on re-opening stores

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued new guidance for shops regarding procedures to maintain when businesses re-open following the lockdown. The BRC, alongside trade union Usdaw, said that whilst it is “not clear” when non-food businesses will re-open for business, retailers “need to be ready”. It warned it is…

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Edinburgh Assay Office to resume services

The Edinburgh Assay Offices announced it will resume its hallmarking service after initially closing its doors on 24 March.  The office will now re-open on 28 April following a “successful” week-long closed door trial with volunteer staff. Over the past two weeks, the assay office has also been working internally…

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Lockdown to persist says Johnson, clergy weigh in on behaviour of corona-corporations

The PM is back at his desk and says the lockdown must continue for the foreseeable future, and it would be premature to consider lifting now. After having been struck down with COVID-19 himself – and ending up in intensive care – the premier has finally convalesced and spoke from…

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BAJ launches podcast

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the launch of its first ever podcast, entitled the BAJ Podcast. The academy said the decision to establish a podcast was made for jewellers who may have pressing questions about today’s key issues and the future of the industry.  It added that…

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Raymond Weil relaunches ‘iconic’ timepiece

Raymond Weil has announced the re-launch of its “iconic” Don Giovanni Così Grande, 10 years on from its initial release. The timepiece has been relaunched in celebration of the Swiss Watchmaking Maison’s historic and musical roots.  Now 20 units of the Don Giovanni Così Grande are available to order online…

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Covid-19: Istanbul Jewellery Show postponed until 2021

Organisers of the Istanbul Jewellery Show have confirmed that the event will be further postponed in light of the ongoing pandemic. The event was initially due to take place between 19 March and 22 March at the CNR Expo, before organisers announced its postponement until June.  However, due to the…

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Government introduces new measures to protect high street

The business secretary has announced a new set of measures that will be introduced to protect high street businesses “under strain” from the ongoing pandemic.  High street shops, and other companies facing financial difficulties, will now be protected from “aggressive” rent collection and asked to pay what they can as…

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Retail landlords reined in, France gets touch on tax havens, and insurers face biggest ever payouts

The government has banned landlords from using winding-up orders against their retail tenants, after aggressive rent collection tactics which threaten the future of retail businesses came to light. Tens of thousands of businesses in both retail and hospitality have found themselves unable to keep up with their rent during the…

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