LDC: Empty shops show North-South divide

The North-South divide is clearer than ever with the South having one in ten shops lying empty while the North has one in five, according to the Local Data Company (LDC).  LDC, which analyses over 3,000 town centres, shopping centres and retail parks, said that despite the deepening regional divide,…

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Polished diamond prices continue decline in January

Demand for polished diamonds improved in January but prices continued to drop, according to the RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI).  The price of 1-carat laboratory graded diamonds fell 0.4% in January, the price of 0.30-carat diamonds dropped by 0.9%, price for 0.50-carat diamonds declined 1%, while price for 3-carat diamonds was…

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Weston Beamor student design competition winner announced

Lucy Whitehouse has been announced as the Weston Beamor student design competition winner, edging the award over three other short-listed candidates.  The winner of the competition, an annual event for second year students taking Birmingham City University’s (BCU) Higher National Diploma in Jewellery and Silversmithing, was announced at Weston Beamor’s…

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F Hinds celebrates the opening of three stores in just one day

Family jewellers F Hinds has announced that it opened three stores in just one day – located in Stockport, Walsall and Bristol. The stores, which were officially opened on Sunday February 1, involved a 500 mile round trip, three Lord Mayors and 40 feet of red ribbon. The first to…

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Links of London targeted twice by raiders in just three days

North Yorkshire Police are hunting for two raiders after the Links of London store in Stonegate, York was targeted twice by the same offenders in just three days.   The first raid took place at 3:18am on Thursday January 29, when two offenders entered the shop using a metal drain…

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UK online retailers confident for international sales growth

Confidence is growing among UK online retailers that they can grow their international sales, according to a new study.  According to the annual tracker study by Royal Mail two thirds (65%) of UK SME retailers are aiming to increase international sales in 2015. This is up two thirds on a…

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Trollbeads reveals new Mother’s Day pieces at J&WB

Trollbeads has revealed the introduction of three new Mother’s Day pieces, set for launch on Friday February 20.  The pieces, which were exclusively revealed at Jewellery and Watch Birmingham, include the Mother’s Rose bead designed by Nozomi  Kaji, a unique bead depicting beautiful pink roses captured within glass. Kristian Krydsfeldt’s…

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Jewellery and Watch Birmingham well underway

Jewellery and Watch Birmingham opened its doors yesterday (February 1) as busy crowds flocked to see new designs from the exhibitors. Organised by i2i events the show will involve over 400 exhibitors from the jewellery and watch industries, with some exclusively showcasing new designs and collections for the first time.…

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Theo Fennell to sponsor special award at Craftsmanship and Design Awards

Theo Fennell has announced the sponsorship of a new patron’s award at the annual Craftsmanship and Designs Awards.  The Theo Fennell Award will be awarded to an apprentice and master team, and has been specifically designed to celebrate and reward the importance of the unique partnership between these two. In…

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Visit Jewellery Focus at J&WB on stand 17V46

The Jewellery Focus team would like to invite you to visit their stand at the upcoming Jewellery & Watch Birmingham show, to pick up the latest fabulous issue of the magazine and learn more about our exciting plans for 2015. We’ll be at the show for the duration, on hand…

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