Pierce Brosnan unveiled as brand ambassador of Speake-Marin

Independent watch brand Speake-Marin has announced Irish actor Pierce Brosnan will be the official ambassador for the brand.  Brosnan, known for his iconic role in James Bond, met Peter Speake-Marin, the owner of the eponymous firm, on the set of one of his films, where they became friends. A statement from…

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Citizen Watch UK achieves record breaking 2014

Citizen Watch UK has announced a record year for 2014, with sales up 7.8% in December and 7.7% for the year.  Growth in sales for the brand’s female line was up 15.6% in December, with the company citing “huge marketing investment” in the run up to Christmas as a key…

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Endless Jewelry reveals first glimpse of Jennifer Lopez Collection

Endless Jewelry, the collectible charm bracelet brand, has today revealed a sneak peek of its brand new Jennifer Lopez Collection.  The new collection will feature 42 new charms in silver, yellow gold plating, along with rose gold plating introduced for the very first time. The collection will also feature two…

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December footfall rises but still down on 2013

Retail footfall in December showed the best performance since January 2014, but was still down on the same month in 2013, according to the latest BRC/Springboard Footfall Monitor.  Total retail footfall in the UK was up 2.4% on the fall in November, but down 0.7% year-for-year and below the three-month…

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9ct gold jumps by a million items in full year hallmarking figures

The year 2014 marked an overall upward trajectory of the UK’s hallmarking figures, with the number of items marked rising 13.7% overall, to just under 10.4 million items – 1.2 million more than previous year. The standout performer was 9ct gold, which rose a staggering 25.1% to just over 3.6 million items…

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Carat reports significant growth in sales over Christmas period

Fashion jeweller Carat London has reported strong and sustained sales growth during the Christmas period, for the three months ending December 31.  The company reported a 60% sales increase during the period, while the total number of Carat stockists increased by over 40 stores during the final half of 2014,…

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Casio reports strong Christmas sales growth

Casio enjoyed a successful festive sales period as its three premium watch brands, G-Shock, Edifice and Sheen, all experienced triple-figure growth over the Christmas sales period.  Casio reported that sales of G-Shock were up by 115%, Edifice saw sales rise by 143% and Sheen increased by 120% when compared to…

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Hot Diamonds enjoys 101% Christmas sales boost

Hot Diamonds has revealed a huge 101% increase in December 2014 sales compared with the same period the previous year. The Emozioni manufacturer said Christmas sales to its network of independents were also up, by 70% year-on-year. The firm’s head of commerce, Adryan Cresswell, said: “We were quietly confident of a strong…

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‘Cyberweek’ and clearance sales drive online retail in December

‘Cyberweek’ and clearance sales helped to drive online retail sales in December with non-food products growing 7% compared to the same time last year.  This is according to the BRC-KPMG Online Retail Sales Monitor which found that in December online sales represented 17% of total non-food sales, compared to 16%…

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New ‘sub-office’ in Heathrow for Edinburgh Assay Office

The Edinburgh Assay Office has launched a new, one-stop, secure, in-transit hallmarking and onward delivery service based at its new facility at Heathrow Airport.  The Edinburgh Assay Office said that in “the global jewellery market, the challenge of complying with separate regulations in each EU location has made it difficult…

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