Shame on the other multiples for not standing with F Hinds

Outside of the trade associations (which are often referred to pejoratively inside Westminster as ‘special interest’ groups), there are only a few other ways an industry can lobby for itself, and one is for the biggest players to start shouting. That is why it is almost beyond comprehension that F Hinds…

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IWC launches two watches in association with Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton

Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has announced the launch of two special edition watches, in association with Formula 1 drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton.  The watches, the Ingenieur Chronograph Lewis Hamilton and the Ingenieur Chronograph Nico Rosberg will both be limited to 250 pieces. The Hamilton model has “technical…

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Blancpain to open flagship store and first franchise boutique

Watch brand Blancpain is set to open two new boutiques in London in October and November this year.  The November opening will see Blancpain open a new flagship store on New Bond Street. The store will have two levels with an area of more than 43 square metres. Blancpain’s October…

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BRC responds to Miliband’s proposals on business rates

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has today responded to proposals on business rates from the Labour party leader, Ed Miliband.  Miliband has announced a 1% cut in business rates if labour is in power after the 2015 election. The move would involve reversing the inflation-linked increase scheduled for April 2015…

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Aspen launch Aspen XII timepiece

Jewellery and watch brand Aspen have announced the launch of the Aspen XII watch, designed to memorise the most important moments in someone’s life.  The watch, which has been launched as a limited edition with 88 pieces, features up to 12 different names with their correspondent dates of choice crafted…

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New support programme launches for creative industries

A new support programme, Creative Industry Finance (CIF), will launch across the UK on September 23.  CIF aims to provide business support and access to finance to enable the growth and development of the UK’s creative and cultural industries. The programme will offer up to 12 hours of free sector-specific…

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G-Shock launches new watch in collaboration with the RAF

Casio’s G-Shock Premium has announced the launch of a new watch, GPW-1000 RAF GPS AVIATOR, in collaboration with the Royal Air Force (RAF).  The brand says that the watch is inspired by the RAF’s Chinook helicopters and is “tough enough to endure extreme terrain in any place and any conditions.”…

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Historical ring collection sells for over £300,000

A collection of 101 rings, The Ceres Collection, which range in date from as early as 400 BC were sold for over £3,000 at a Bonhams auction.  The collection of cameo and intaglio rings performed better than expected, ending with a total lot of more than £300,000, triple its pre-sale…

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TW Steel announce partnership with VR|46 brand

TW Steel has announced a new partnership with VR|46, the lifestyle brand created by MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi.  As part of the partnership TW Steel and VR|46 have unveiled two new watch collections, which the brand hopes will appeal to both “fans and watch lovers alike”. The TW Steel VR|46/Yamaha…

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Global diamond demand reaches record levels, says De Beers

Global demand for diamond jewellery reached a record high of $79bn (£48bn) in 2013, according to the inaugural Diamond Insight Report published today by De Beers.  However the report claims that “substantial investment will be required in diamond production, technology, and branding, marketing and retail standards” if the industry is…

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