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Sep- 2021 -23 September
Card retail transactions up to 81%, survey finds
Debit and credit card retail transactions surpassed four in every five pounds spent in 2020 (81%, up from 78% in 2019), according to the latest annual payments survey published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Cash use now accounts for just 15% of total spending in retail (down from 20%…
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23 September
RJC to launch lab-grown materials standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that it is set to develop a standard for laboratory-grown materials (LGMs). The standard is designed to establish best practice, such as the requirement for full disclosure for materials when used in jewellery products. Acting separately from the RJC code of practices, the…
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22 September
Browns launches New York-inspired Collection
Independent jewellers Browns has released its latest range titled the New York Collection. The jewellers has described the collection as an “eclectic mix of understated and dramatic jewellery”. Inspired by New York City, Browns’ has said the collection celebrates “nonchalant dressing” and combines “beautiful” design with “timeless” wearability. Each piece…
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22 September
Bucherer launches new jewellery set amid Pastello collection extension
Bucherer Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of a new jewellery set and extension to its Pastello collection. The release is designed to celebrate the anniversary of the group’s original Pastello collection, which “set off pastel sapphires to beautiful effect” two decades ago. Dubbed the “waterfall” set, the new jewellery…
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22 September
Jon Richard jewellery to be sold in selected Next stores
Jon Richard has announced that it has expanded its partnership with Next which will see its jewellery sold in stores across the UK. Following its online partnership, the jewellery specialist will be offering bridal, occasion and sterling silver collections in 10 Next stores. These stores include Birmingham Bullring, Merry Hill…
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21 September
Four in five shops to shut without business rates reform, says BRC
Some 83% of retailers would reportedly be forced to close shops without the introduction of a business rates reform as a part of the Government’s upcoming review. According to research conducted by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), 85% of those retailers surveyed recognised business rates as either an “extremely” or…
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21 September
Goldsmiths to roll out new store concepts this October
Goldsmiths has announced that this October it will unveil a dynamic new store design concept which will complement its fine-jewellery brands such as Gucci and Fope. The concept will present luxury watches and fine jewellery in a “relaxed and inviting environment”, offering guests the opportunity to discover the collections at…
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20 September
Laings to open new Cardiff showroom
Laings has revealed it is set to open a new showroom in Cardiff at the St David’s Centre set to be unveiled next month. The expansion of Laings Cardiff will see the showroom treble in size. According to Laings, this is the first in a series of “ambitious plans” to…
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20 September
BlueRock H1 revenues hit £2.8m
BlueRock Diamonds, the AIM-listed diamond mining company, has reported a 118% year-on-year increase to revenues of £2.8m in H1 FY21. The group, which owns the Kareevlei Diamond Mine in South Africa, also saw operating losses reduced 64% year-on-year to £538,000. During the period, overall carats produced at the mine jumped…
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17 September
NAJ expands its team ahead of new strategy launch
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that it will welcome two new members to its marketing team. Adam Cook and Rushana Miller will join the association next week to help deliver the group’s new strategy, which is in its final stages of development. Cook joins the NAJ as…
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