Online watch market facing drastic changes

According to an internet-based stockist, independent jewellers have been leading the way online in recent years, as they have offered branded watches at discount prices, unlike the jewellery chains; but this looks set to change.

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Tissot opens a second kiosk at Bluewater shopping centre

Swiss watchmaker Tissot has announced the opening of a second boutique kiosk at Bluewater following a successful launch into the retail sector at Brent Cross shopping centre.

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Assya London announces key launches

Assya London's products have been available to purchase from the Notting Hill store since 2006 and its newwebsite now allows individuals to purchase the products online.

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BRC publishes annual payments survey revealing high charges on retailers

The survey has revealed that banks are unfairly chargingretailers and customers alike for handling card payments.

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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills sets up new skills academy

A new investment has been announced to extend the National SkillsAcademy for Creative & Cultural to benefit the jewellery sector.

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Cutting edge designers at the Jewellery Show London

One of the most eagerly anticipated launch events of the season takes place today and tomorrow. The Jewellery Show London – an exclusivetwo-day, trade-only event – will be held at the historic Somerset House on the Strand bringing cutting-edge jewellery brands and designers to London.

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‘Spirit’ ring launch at Treasure 2012

  The timely transit of Venus this month marks thelaunch of Vicky Forrester's 'Spirit' Ring at Somerset House this week.

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Pendant fetches highest amount at Army & Navy gala night auction

At the recent Army & Navy Club gala event, held to celebrate both the Queen's Jubilee and its own 175th anniversary, the 'African Sunrise' pendant raised the most money at auction in aid of the Veterans Aid Charity.

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Andy Murray: the new face of Rado

The world number four and the British number one tennis player Andy Murray has signed a contract with Swiss watch brand Rado to be its latest ambassador.

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Edinburgh Assay Office to launch online consumer assurance scheme

Edinburgh Assay Office will launch the jewellery industry's first consumer online assurance scheme –Assay Assured – on 12 June at the Jewellery Show in London.

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