UK’s indies outperform global retailers with 20% growth

Sales volumes for Britain’s independent retailers in the past 12 months were 20% higher than the global average, according to data from retail management software provider Vend. This insight comes from Vend’s first Retail Benchmarks Report, which compared data from over 13,000 retailers and found average monthly sales volumes per…

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Savage & Rose launches one-of-a-kind collection for exclusive retail partner

London-based jewellery brand Savage & Rose has created a special collection of nine one-off designs, which it will be offering to one retailer on an exclusive basis. The nine-piece collection, comprising of diamond and 18ct gold designs from its Ornate range, features cuffs, rings and earrings that perfectly embody Savage…

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Mappin & Webb to open new silver workshop

Jewellery brand Mappin & Webb has announced a new silver workshop just outside London, set to open in June. The opening will help to increase the brand’s bespoke commissions capability and expansion of their silverware range. Craig Bolton, executive director of Mappin & Webb, said: “Mappin & Webb’s heritage in…

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Independent retailers feeling ‘optimistic’ about high street future

More than half of the nation’s independent high street retailers are optimistic about the future of their local high street – and four out of five shoppers would miss their local high street if it was no longer there. This is according to new research to launch the government-run Great…

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Charlotte’s Web launches new Holi inspired jewellery range

Online jeweller Charlotte’s web has launched a new jewellery collection inspired by Holi, the Indian festival of colour. Inspired by the colours of the festival, the jewellery pieces use gemstone that are handsourced and real. Charlotte Howarth, founder, said: “As I spend a lot of time between Ibiza and India,…

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Hallmarking figures fall 11%

Hallmarking fell by an average of 11% in May 2018 compared with the same period the previous year, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The average volume of all precious metals fell this month when compared to the same period the previous year. Gold fell by 8.5%…

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Christie’s London luxury week auction totals £12m

Christie’s London Luxury Week auctions achieved a combined total of £12m with other half the total coming from its ‘important jewels’ auction. The auctions focusing on fine wines, handbags and accessories and important jewels attracted global participation from bidders from 50 countries, across five continents. Christie’s also welcomed over 9,000…

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Card payments overtake cash for the first time in the UK

Cards have overtaken cash as Britain’s most frequently used method of payment, thanks to the rise in contactless cards. Steve Newton, executive vice president, UK and Europe of Worldpay, said the UK has passed “a major milestone on its journey to a more digital future”, adding that “the popularity of…

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NAJ announces plan to ‘future-proof’ the company

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has revealed its intent to future-proof the association through the launch of a new website. The mobile-first website will engage consumers and enables members to find solutions using interactive forums, live chat and online toolkits and tutorials. The first phase of the site will…

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Tresor Paris acquires London jewellery brand Phiiish

The jewellery brand Tresor Paris has acquired Phiiish, a London-based jewellery brand created by brothers Dean and Adam Greenfield. The Greenfield brothers, whose family boasts more than 50 years in the jewellery trade, had launched the brand in 2014. Before Tresor Paris’ acquisition, Dean worked as the lead designer and…

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