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Jul- 2020 -7 July
Christopher Ward unveils digital platform
Christopher Ward has unveiled a new online platform for its customers. The watchmaker’s new website was built by Tryzens and powered by Salesforce, and aims to make it “easier than ever” to configure a watch online. Building on its existing website, which saw an average of 45,000 to 100,000 visits…
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7 July
Mappin and Webb opens refurbished boutique
Mappin and Webb announced it has opened the doors to a newly refurbished Cambridge boutique. The original boutique has been extended and will house a dedicated 36sqm Rolex area, making the total boutique 111sqm in size. The multi-brand section of the boutique will also offer a selection of timepieces and…
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7 July
Usdaw urges chancellor to announce retail recovery plan
Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the chancellor to announce in Wednesday’s (8 June) economic statement an “urgent recovery plan” for the “struggling retail industry”, which is developed with trade unions and retail employers. Some of the factors, Usdaw is urging the government to cover fundamental business rates, an…
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6 July
Roseanna Croft Jewellery moves to London
Roseanna Croft Jewellery has announced it is preparing to move to London in a bid to expand its business. The Derbyshire-based brand, led by designer Roseanna Croft, will now operate from a new premises in Hatton Garden. Croft said: “I am extremely excited about our move to London and cannot…
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6 July
Shopping centre footfall to suffer, study suggests
Half of all Brits are unlikely to step foot in a shopping centre for at least three months according to new research. New research reveals Brits are put off shopping by overcrowding (66%), long queues (55%) and the worry about social distancing (54%) since shops have begun reopening after lockdown.…
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6 July
VM and Events launches new website
VM and Events has launched a new website that aims to showcase its portfolio of visual merchandising. The group is known for specialising in visual merchandising for the jewellery and watch industry. VM and Events said it has worked closely with clients to “recognise their needs, their strengths, and their…
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3 July
JWF and Autumn Fair 2020 cancelled
Hyve, the organiser of Autumn Fair and co-located Jewellery & Watch and Fashion (JWF), has announced the cancellation of both events this year. In light of the ongoing pandemic, the four-day Autumn Fair will return to the NEC Birmingham on 5 September 2021. The Spring Fair, however, will still be…
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3 July
Consumer confidence increases in June
GfK’s fourth Covid-19 flash report has revealed Consumer Confidence Index increased by three points to -27 over the past two weeks. Joe Staton, GfK‘s client strategy director, said after the recent “near-historic low” of -36 for the Consumer Confidence Barometer last month, there are some early signs of improvement across…
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3 July
Time and More appoints new sales director
Time and More UK has strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Neil Morley as its new sales director. Morley will reportedly bring with him “extensive experience” in sales leadership and business development within the watch and jewellery sectors, having spent over 25 years in the industry. In addition,…
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3 July
Face masks in Scottish shops mandatory from 10 July
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that shoppers will be required to wear face masks from 10 July. Last week, we reported that retailers in Scotland were being asked to display a poster at their entrance requesting shoppers to wear face coverings. However, wearing face masks in shops has…
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