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Aug- 2020 -20 August
Two-thirds of consumers look for ethical features in online purchases
Some 64% of UK and Irish consumers are now “actively looking” for ethical or sustainable features when making a purchase, according to new research by PFS and LiveArea. A further 76% of consumers felt that online retailers and brands have an “obligation” to protect, conserve and benefit” the environment, reflecting…
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20 August
Diamonds capture luxury market share, says De Beers
Diamonds have an increased potential to “capture the luxury market share”, according to the third instalment of De Beers’ Diamond Insight Flash Report series. The series of reports aims to look at the consumer perspective on diamonds, and how it continues to evolve following the pandemic. The latest report includes…
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20 August
Frédéric Zaavy monograph to launch in October
The first monograph dedicated to Parisian artist-jeweller Frédéric Zaavy will launch in October 2020. Entitled ‘Stardust: The Work and Life of Jeweler Extraordinaire Frédéric Zaavy’, the monograph will explore the work of Zaavy, who was chosen as the exclusive jeweller for the 21st Century revival of Fabergé. The avant-garde jeweller…
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19 August
John Pye welcomes highest auction figures in its history
John Pye Auctions has recorded its highest auction figures in its 52-year history, welcoming a 79% sales increase compared to pre-lockdown. The online auction house, which was crowned the UK’s Asset Valuer & Auctioneer for the last five years, said it has seen “unprecedented” liquidations with corporate insolvencies, product returns…
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19 August
Laings launches new social platform
Laings has announced the launch of a new social platform, Laings Watches, in a bid to “keep audiences connected to a world of luxury watchmaking”. The Instagram-based community is a place for “enthusiasts to engage with inspiring and informative content”, according to the jeweller. The @LaingsWatches platform will showcase a…
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19 August
Pandora revenues slump in Q2 results
Pandora has reported revenues of DKK 2.87bn (£348m) in its second-quarter of trading, down from DKK 4.69bn (£569m) during the same period last year. Gross profit also decreased from DKK 3.5bn (£424m) to DKK 2bn (£242m), and Pandora now expects organic growth to be down 20% in 2020. The full-year…
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19 August
Usdaw leader launches petition to protect retail staff from violence and abuse
Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis has today (19 August) launched a House of Commons petition calling on the Government to legislate to protect shopworkers. The trade union said the petition has been launched in response to “continued growing assaults, threats and abuse against shopworkers and the doubling of such incidents…
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18 August
BAJ opens admissions for three short courses
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the opening of admissions for three short courses at its Birmingham campus. Prospective students can now sign up for BAJ’s Stone Setting for Beginners, Wax Carving: Practice and Casting Theory, and Jewellery Manufacturing for Beginners programmes. Courses can be attended by both…
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18 August
IEG to host first international jewellery fair since lockdown
The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has introduced a new omnichannel event called Voice, in a bid to push the international jewellery industry to start up again amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. An acronym for Vicenzaoro International Community Event, VOICE is formed of three parts: a summit (in real life and…
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18 August
Gemfields supports Walk with Giants initiative
Gemfields has announced its support for Walk with Giants, a new campaign that aims to promote and raise funds for wildlife in Africa. The new campaign is led by conservation charity Space for Giants, and will see a group of the charity’s global ambassadors trek through one of Kenya’s “most…
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