Are jewellery trade shows dying?

“A different rhythm and a different approach is needed. In this new context, annual watch fairs, as they exist today, no longer make much sense. This does not mean that they should disappear, but, it is necessary that they reinvent themselves, responding appropriately to the current situation and demonstrating more…

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Voice on the High street – Jianhui London

Talk me through your personal story as a designer and how that reflects in the company? I studied ceramics in China and then came to the UK where I studied for an MBA. One time when I was preparing for a return visit to China I decided to make my…

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Timex Group to manufacture and distribute Ted Baker watches

Fashion retailer Ted Baker and watch manufacturing firm Timex Group have entered into a global product licensing agreement. The move will see Timex distribute and manufacture Ted Baker branded watches, and according to the retailer the new agreement will allow the group to “underpin its own global plans with a…

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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter announces its first ‘Jeweller in Residence’

Fiona Harris has been announced by the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter to be its first ‘Jeweller in Residence’, a project which aims to support emerging jewellery designers. Harris, who previously studied at Birmingham City University School of Jewellery, is the first designer to be crowned with the title. As…

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Selling: Who should make the first move?

Who should make the first move when a customer enters a jewellery store? In two words, the salesperson. This is what I have observed when I have gone into jewellery stores in the UK, and the other eighteen countries where I have trained fine jewellers:  A customer enters the store…

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Raymond Weil pulls out of Baselworld 2019

Watchmaking company Raymond Weil has decided not to attend the international watch fair Baselworld 2019, after participating in it for over 40 years. A statement by group said that in a world that is “constantly evolving”, communication is based on a more “direct and spontaneous process” of distribution, and added…

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Three-Minute Interview: PH Wedding Rings

Describe yourself in three words? Passionate, positive and compassionate When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? I went to school in Glasgow in the mid-60s and 70s. The uniqueness of the people and its surroundings influenced my upbringing. As a youngster I wanted to…

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Diamond jeweller Vashi launches in two Selfridges stores in Manchester

Diamond jeweller Vashi has opened two stores in Selfridges in Manchester, the business’s first expansion outside of London. Vashi now occupies 1,000 sq ft of space on the ground floor of Selfridges Trafford Centre, sitting within the luxury and contemporary accessories space, and also occupies a 500 sq ft space…

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Revamping your retail space

Customer journey Think about the customers’ journey and all their touch points, from the time they see the shop, when they enter the shop, while they are waiting to be served and right up until when they pay. How can all these touchpoints be improved? Discuss it with shop staff…

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Business rates could be changed to help retailers, says Greg Clark

Secretary of state for business Greg Clark has admitted that business rates could be changed in order to help high street retailers. Clark told a fringe event at the Conservative party conference that a change in business rates would be “one way” of recognising the role that high street retailers…

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