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    11 November
    Voice On The HighstreetVOHS: Dervla Cogan, Brilliant Inc, London
    Michael Northcott

    VOHS: Dervla Cogan, Brilliant Inc, London

    Dervla Cogan of Brilliant Inc describes running a jewellery shop with her sister Emma, and how the market for fine jewellery that doesn’t break the bank is a winner in the West London scene. Tell us a bit about the company My sister Emma and I opened our Chelsea boutique…

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  • 11 November
    Trade OrganisationsGem-A and Australian counterpart sign co-operative membership agreement
    Tom Davis

    Gem-A and Australian counterpart sign co-operative membership agreement

    The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) and the Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) have signed an agreement allowing fellows from either body to take fellowship with the corresponding association.  The agreement will take effect in 2015 and comes as the two associations pledge to begin a new era of…

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  • 11 November
    EconomyOnline sales grow by 15.4% in October
    Tom Davis

    Online sales grow by 15.4% in October

    Online sales in the UK grew 15.4% in October compared with the same time last year, according to the BRC-KPMG Online Retail Sales Monitor for October.  In October online sales represented 18.2% of total non-food sales, compared to 16.5% in October last year. This is the highest penetration rate since…

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  • 7 November
    Tom Davis

    The Camden Watch shop to open Christmas pop-up

    Watch brand The Camden Watch Shop is set to open up its second pop-up store on Camden high street.  The opening follows the success of the brands launch and first pop-up in June this year. The pop-up will be open from November 18 to December 7 at 69 Camden High…

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  • 7 November
    EconomyJewellery spurs 2% sales rise for Richemont Group
    Tom Davis

    Jewellery spurs 2% sales rise for Richemont Group

    Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group, has reported a 2% rise in sales citing the “international demand for jewellery” which saw the group’s jewellery sales grow by 10% at constant exchange rates.  In its unaudited consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30 2014, Richemont reported a 2%…

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  • 6 November
    Trade OrganisationsBJA Launches its Jewellers Social Responsibility Framework
    Tom Davis

    BJA Launches its Jewellers Social Responsibility Framework

    The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has announced the launch of its Jewellers Social Responsibility (JSR) framework, aimed at SMEs working in the UK jewellery industry.  The JSR framework aims to outline the ways in which the basic principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) can be adapted and adopted by small…

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  • 6 November
    Current AffairsEighties jewellery prices ‘soaring’, says Bonhams
    Tom Davis

    Eighties jewellery prices ‘soaring’, says Bonhams

    Eighties jewellery such as giant hoop and drop earrings, torque bangles and sprung-collar necklaces are back in vogue with prices soaring, according to auction house Bonhams.  According to Bonhams collectors and investors are reappraising key designers as bold, colourful and outgoing jewellery is becoming increasingly popular in the auction rooms.…

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  • 6 November
    EconomyMichael Kors reports upbeat Q2 results
    Tom Davis

    Michael Kors reports upbeat Q2 results

    Fashion accessories brand Michael Kors has reported strong Quarter 2 (Q2) results with its total revenue increasing by 42.7% to $1.1bn (£688m) from $740.3m (£464m).  European revenue grew 108.6% to $237.9m (£149m), with comparable store sales increasing 41.1%. Retail net sales increased 39.4% to $495.6m (£310m), according to the company…

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  • 6 November
    DesignersJCM launches flagship London boutique
    Tom Davis

    JCM launches flagship London boutique

    Fashion jewellery brand JCM London has opened its first store in Knightsbridge, London.  Located on the exclusive fashion street, Beauchamp Place, the store was officially opened on November the 4. The new store will show off JCM’s range of semi-precious stone collections. Mehmet Topbas, managing director of JCM London, said:…

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  • 5 November
    Current AffairsAmerican Express supports SMEs with ‘Small Business Saturday’
    Tom Davis

    American Express supports SMEs with ‘Small Business Saturday’

    American Express has launched a marketing campaign to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) ahead of Small Business Saturday.  Small Business Saturday, which takes place on December 6, is an initiative that aims to “support, inspire and promote” small business across the UK. American Express – founder of Small…

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