Etiqus launches women’s collection

Startup British watch brand Etiqus, whose products are aimed mainly at golfers, has launched a women’s collection of seven new timepieces.  Each of the models will include subtle references to golf, such as the dimple patterned face that gives the 3D effect of a gold ball, the red flag second…

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Mococo relaunches website after 314% increase in sales

North West jeweller Mococo has relaunched its website after reporting a 314% increase in year-on-year online sales.  The retailer, which recently opened its seventh store in the Pyramids Shopping Centre in Birkenhead, launched its new site on November 21, after a complete revamp of the look and feel. The website…

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IJL 2015 KickStart open for entries

The KickStart bursary initiative, set up by International Jewellery London (IJL), is now open for 2015 entries, welcoming entries from young jewellers and emerging talents.  Founded in 2008, the initiative will see 10 winning designers offered the chance to exhibit their products in a designated area at IJL 2015 for…

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Signet enjoys highest same-store sales jump in seven years

The owner H Samuel and Ernest Jones, Signet UK, has reported that sales rose 8.4% to $151m (£96.1m) in the third quarter of this year. The firm said its results were buoyed by the acquisition of US jeweller Zale Corporation in May this year, as well as purchase accounting, severance and transaction…

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Jewellery’s cross-border popularity is an irrefutable reason to get online

It’s very easy to imagine that starting an online version of a jewellers – if you haven’t already – is an insurmountable task. The attendant strategy, costs, development time and ongoing maintenance workload can look like an effort that would outweigh the reward. That is unless you have seen the…

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Jewellery comes third in cross-border buying habits

Jewellery is the third most popular category for customers making cross-border purchases online in the US, according to new research.  The research, commissioned by PayPal and carried out by Ipsos, interviewed more than 17,500 online adults in 22 markets and found that the UK was the third most popular shopping…

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Argos rolls out e-receipts at 750 UK stores

Argos announced yesterday that it has rolled out e-receipts across its 750 UK and Ireland stores, giving customers the option of an email receipt straight into their account.  The retailer hopes that the new receipting, provided by the aptly named eReceipt software company, will allow customers to safely and easily…

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Omega opens new London flagship store

Watch brand Omega officially opened its new flagship UK store this weekend, located on London’s Regent Street.  The new 2,626 sq ft store spans two floors and showcases the whole of the brand’s collection. The first floor will feature a VIP room where shoppers can browse the brands collections in…

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Beatles’ album artist creates artwork featuring Westerham Jeweller

Sir Peter Blake, the artist best known for his Sgt. Pepper album cover for the Beatles, has created new artwork depicting an independent jeweller for the upcoming Small Business Saturday Event.  The artwork features Kaylie Urwin, manager of the Westerham retailer Flawless Jewellery, and is entitled ‘High Street Heroes’. Urwin…

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ADVICE: When employees take the festive fun too far

Abigail Halcarz, employment lawyer at leading UK law firm SGH Martineau warns of the pitfalls of allowing festive fun at work to get out of hand. The Christmas adverts are on the telly, lists of ‘must-have’ presents are being compiled and carols will soon accompany shoppers on their travails, but…

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