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Nov- 2017 -29 NovemberE-Commerce
Black Friday online sales โstronger than expectedโ with smartphones taking lead
The amount spent on UK online retail sites on Black Friday 2017 was up 11.7% to ยฃ1.39bn, according to data from IMRG. This was ahead of the original forecast of 9% growth for the day. Of that spend, 39% was completed on a smartphone, with the device taking the highest…
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29 NovemberCelebrities
Love Islandโs Montana releases watch range with Abbott Lyon
British watch and accessories brand Abbott Lyon has enlisted Love Island star and MTV News UK presenter, Montana Brown, to front its limited edition marble watch collection โ โMarble By Montanaโ. The watches have an Italian Carrara-inspired face to give it a more luxury look and the โMarble By Montanaโ…
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29 NovemberDesigners
Goldsmithsโ Company unveils sterling silver Christmas decorations
The Goldsmithsโ Company has released a selection of Christmas tree decorations by some of the UKโs most prominent silversmiths. The range features pieces by Adrian Hope, Vicki Ambery-Smith, Yusuke Yamamoto, Kyosun Jung, Rebecca de Quin and Angela Cork. The decorations, which can be gift options, can be purchased by contacting…
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28 NovemberDesigners
Annabella Diamonds launches in London
Annabella Diamonds, a fine jewellery house established in Monaco Monte-Carlo, is having its London launch party the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge on 1 December. The former Miss Stockholm and Swedish model, Lady Milla Sommer and her business partner, the British entrepreneur and jewellery designer Carolyn Fisher are best friends…
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28 NovemberCelebrities
Cleave and Company set Dianaโs diamond into Markleโs engagement ring
Jewellers Cleave and Company has been confirmed as the creator of Meghan Markleโs ring for her engagement to Prince Harry. The ring was designed by the prince and incorporates two diamonds from Princess Dianaโs collection. The central diamond was sourced from Botswana, where the couple travelled to this summer to…
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28 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom at Intu Metrocentre
Goldsmiths has opened its refurbished Intu Metrocentre showroom this month, welcoming new brands to its offerings. Deputy mayor of Gateshead, Jill Green officially unveiled Goldsmithsโ new refit to the public. Standing at 286 square metres, the showroom is situated on the lower ground floor of Intu Metrocentre near Newcastle, which…
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28 NovemberTrade Organisations
RJC expands into the silver supply chain
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced its expansion of its material scope to include silver. This expansion adds another key sector to the RJCโs remit, helping the council to widen its authority and reputation across the industry. The expansion of the RJC into the silver supply chain comes after…
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27 NovemberDesigners
Kendra Scott brings UK debut to Selfridges
American jewellery brand Kendra Scott has launched in the UK with its new โshop-in-shopโ concept opening in Selfridges. Kendra Scottโs first ever retail concept outside of the USA opened on 20 November. The Selfridges concept, โColor Barโ, will feature a personalised range of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. At the…
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27 NovemberRetailers
The WatchApp updates site and social media to match new demand
Redblokโs cloud-based platform for luxury watch retailers, pawnbrokers and traders, The WatchApp, has launched an improved website alongside new social media channels to enhance customer experience and reach. The peer-to-peer marketplace, specifically designed for B2B sales in the luxury watch sector, has reacted to initial subscriber feedback by adding a…
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27 NovemberWatch Focus
Weird Ape completes first ever watch delivery by drone
Watch company Weird Ape has delivered the first watch by drone on 31 October in West Yorkshire. The watches were delivered 45 minutes after ordering and the customer was notified by text that they had a drone delivery coming. They then laid out a pre-printed landing marker in a safe…
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