Signet Jewellers performance ‘falls short’ over Christmas

Signet Jewellers, the parent company of H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, has reported a dip in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period. Its UK division saw like-for-like sales slide by 3.1%, which reflected a “difficult operating environment in the UK”.  Whilst e-commerce sales grew by 15.8%, brick and mortar sales…

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Rotary Watches launches new collection in line with anniversary

Rotary Watches has celebrated its 125th anniversary with the launch of its new Avenger range. The new collection features timepieces with integrated lugs and vintage style bubble mineral glass, with sunray finished tones of blue, silver and champagne. A 38mm two-eye chronograph version of the watch features alongside the classic…

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The trillion-dollar club has gained Google as a member

Remember at school when teachers used to explain how one million was an essentially incomprehensibly large number? I recall one of mine showing the number represented on a huge rolled out piece of paper as wide and long as a carpet, with precisely one million individual dots. I was about…

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Laings launches new 2020 campaign

Laings has announced the launch of its new 2020 campaign. The luxury jeweller said that its stores across the UK have been “transformed” to reflect the “excitement of the New Year”, with a new marketing campaign that centres around adventure and exploring.  The new campaign and collection features a selection…

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5 Jewellery Trends You Need to Stock Up on This 2020 – What to Know

There are many things to consider when choosing the perfect accessory to complete your outfit of the day. While there are staple favourites like diamond and stones, there are also modern trends that are livening up the jewellery fashion scene with its exciting changes and bolder seams.  After all, every…

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Olivia Burton launches Mother’s Day collection

Designer Olivia Burton has announced the launch of a new collection in honour of Mother’s Day. The new collection, entitled ‘Mum in a Million’, features earrings, bracelets or necklaces that are offset with delicate heart charms.  Every charm features delicate etchings of handwritten ‘Mum’ lettering, and is also adorned with…

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INHORGENTA MUNICH: International like never before

International, diverse and high caliber: That’s how the exhibitor list for INHORGENTA MUNICH looks about one month before the fair’s beginning. Over 1,000 companies will be there. Fine Jewelry and Carat booked out Hall B1 “Fine Jewelry,” where exclusive jewelry creations and especially valuable pieces are exhibited, is completely booked…

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Luminox partners with Bear Grylls

Luminox has announced a new timepiece collaboration alongside famed adventurer Bear Grylls.  Swiss-made watch brand Luminox said it will be introducing the first timepieces in a series of collaborations for the “long-term partnership”. The brand said: “The partnership underscores what the Navy SEALs, the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue…

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Boohoo more valuable than M&S – a sea-change encapsulated

From a purely journalistic standpoint it is now a de facto cliché to refer to Marks and Spencer as the “high street bellwether”, yet that is the status it has held for so many decades. The once mighty monolith was the first British retailer to reach a market capitalisation of…

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Jana Reindhart raises funds for orangutan charity

Jewellery brand Jana Reindhart has announced the launch of a new piece that aims to raise funds for Ovaid, a charity that works towards the protection of orangutans.  The piece, which features a hand-carved miniature monkey pendant swinging from a fine chain, has now been released. From every purchase made,…

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