Retailers
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Oct- 2017 -23 October
Fit for a Disney princess: F Hinds values character rings
From Aladdin and Jasmine, to Cinderella and Prince Charming, marriage is at the heart of most Disney films. But which Disney princess boasts the most expensive engagement ring, and which settled for the more modest option? Using real life valuations at today’s prices, jewellery retail chain F Hinds has estimated…
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23 October
New diamond trading platform launches
A new diamond trading platform has been launched by the former managing director of Chalfen of London, Howard Levine. Levine has opened Diamnet with a soft launch and over 44,000 loose diamonds on the list. There are a further 25,000 diamonds for approval. The platform aims to get retailers connected…
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19 October
UK retail sales growth slows more than expected
UK retail sales growth slowed more than predicted in the month of September, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The figures showed that total sales fell by 0.8% when compared with August, making it much lower than the 0.1% drop that was expected. Year-on-year retail growth for Q3…
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18 October
Stonehawk launches smash-and-grab defence training with Hatton Garden jeweller
StoneHawk has completed its inaugural smash-and-grab training session following its launch last month. The security training company which is specifically tailored to the jewellery, watch, pawnbroking, Asian gold and high end retail sectors, was established by Simon Wilson, who has previously served with the Metropolitan Police. The smash-and-grab training is…
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17 October
Police teams up with Justice League for limited edition watch box set
Police has joined forces with the Justice League Heroes to create a 500 piece limited edition men’s watch gift set. The Heroes Box is designed to replicate an old war chest or briefcase and is made with a brown leather look exterior and red velvet interior. The outside of the…
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16 October
Retail footfall drops in September
UK retail footfall dropped in September, with weekly average traffic 6.9% lower than in August. The month also rounded off Q3, in which footfall fell by 4.1% compared to 2016 – this was following a revival in Q2 when the deficit stood at only 1.0%. Ipsos Retail Performance, global retail…
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13 October
W E Clark and Son Jewellers set to open third showroom
W.E Clark & Son Jewellers will be opening a third showroom, to add to its existing ones in in Lewes and in Eastbourne. The new addition will be located in Uckfield, East Sussex and the family-run business will have it open on 27 November, in time for the Christmas period.…
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13 October
Limited edition David Bowie timepiece comes to Watchshop.com
In collaboration with the David Bowie Estate, Swiss watch company Raymond Weil has paid pays homage to the musician with a specially made timepiece. The limited edition Freelancer ‘David Bowie’ serves as a tribute to his life and musical career of the singer who passed away last year. Created to…
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12 October
London top for diamond retail, says report
The Global Diamond Retail Market, new research conducted by diamond retailer Samer Halimeh NY revealed that London has become the ‘go-to’ city for diamond retailing. The study also suggested that it was essential for luxury diamond retailers to have a shop or brand presence in the capital. The research was…
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11 October
Manhunt for armed robbers who raided Mappin and Webb
Police are hunting a gang of six who raided a Mappin and Webb store in central London on Monday evening. The gang arrived at the Regent Street store on three mopeds, when three of them entered the store smashing through glass cases containing high end jewellery. The raid took place…
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