Retailers

Astley Clarke sees international revenue increase by 367%

British jewellery retailer Astley Clarke has reported an international revenue increase of 367% in the last 18 months. The company attributes this increase to its partnership with ecommerce platform, Global-e. Astley Clarke appointed the firm to “bolster the international ecommerce experience” for its overseas customers and drive global growth. Astley…

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‘Rip-off card charges’ to be ended

‘Rip-off’ charges to use cards for purchasing will be outlawed in January, the government has said. ‘Surcharging’ is common practice across the country – with businesses ranging from takeaway apps to global airlines charging people to make card payments or for other services such as Paypal. While many industries have…

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Signet appoints new CEO to replace Mark Light

Signet Jewelers has announced Virginia C. Drosos as its new CEO. Drosos previously served as an independent director of the company’s board since 2012 and will take up the new role on 1 August 2017. This news comes as Mark Light, who has served as CEO of Signet since 2014,…

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Watchshop.com takes on Aviator watch brand

Jewellery and watch retailer Watchshop.com has recently added Swiss brand Aviator to its portfolio. The watch brand pays tribute to the spirit of aviation through its collections and recently unveiled two new additions to its watch range at BaselWorld 2017: the MiG-29 and Airacobra. These will join the brand’s existing…

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62% of British SMEs voted to remain in EU

Some 62% of British SMEs voted to remain in the European Union, a recent survey by small business lender Liberis found. According to the survey, the highest earning businesses with a turnover of over £1,000,000 a year voted to leave the EU more than any other, at 30%. At the…

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Thomas Sabo and Peter Jackson partner for new store concept

Thomas Sabo has announced a unique retail offering and partnership with independent jeweller, Peter Jackson. As part of the new store concept, Thomas Sabo will open side by side within the Peter Jackson the Jeweller Boutique in St George’s Centre in Preston on 21 July. The concept is the first…

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ChloBo unveils its summer capsule collection

Boho brand ChloBo is set to launch its summer jewellery ‘capsule’, Under The Palms, inspired by catwalk fashion. Under The Palms features eight handmade pieces, made with 925 sterling silver and rose gold plating. The different charms in the collection include a pineapple, flamingo, palm tree heart and a re-designed…

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Jacobs the Jewellers awards new young designers

Jacobs the Jewellers and the Bishopsland Educational Trust have announced the winners of the Young Designers Competition. Nine young designers showcased a piece of jewellery and an item of silver at the Reading-based store over a three week period. Annemarie Reinhold, Jessica Jue, Rebecca Black, Gina Burgess, Rachel Hewison, Rebecca…

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Veritas Gifts brings out new bespoke cufflinks

Veritas Gifts has added to its jewellery offerings with new bespoke cufflinks for men. With pieces suitable for casual and formal affairs, the gift brand has attempted to market the cufflink as a “functional and fashionable” accessory that can suit all occasions. Veritas Gifts created ‘A Man’s Guide to Cufflinks’…

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Significant rise in business confidence

Overall business confidence has risen significantly since the start of the year, according to Lloyds Bank. The latest Business in Britain report from Lloyds Bank, based on data gathered after the snap election was called, showed that the confidence level had increased by 24%. The confidence index – an average…

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