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May- 2020 -26 May
RJC marks 15 years welcoming new members at 2020 AGM
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has marked its 15-year milestone strengthening consumer confidence for the global jewellery industry at its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). The world’s leading standard setting organisation for the entire jewellery and watch supply chain celebrated its 15-year anniversary by launching a new website, and publishing…
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26 May
Non-essential retailers set to open in June
Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres across England are set to reopen next month once they are “Covid-19 secure” and can show customers will be kept safe, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. All non-essential retailers including shops selling clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books, and electronics,…
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26 May
‘Many independent retailers are ready to reopen now’, says Bira CEO
The CEO of The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) Andrew Goodacre has said many independent retailers are ready to reopen now, having already worked hard to put measures in place to keep both customers and staff safe. The news comes as non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from Monday,…
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22 May
BAJ opens applications for September 2020
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced that applications are now open for courses due to start in September 2020. BAJ offers a variety of exciting programmes providing world-class training in all aspects of jewellery design and manufacturing. The Jewellery Fundamentals SQA Level 3 Diploma allows students to build…
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22 May
Bracelets Together initiative launched
Alison Hargreaves has announced the launch of a new non-profit range of bracelets to raise £25,000 for NHS Charities Together. The Midhaven co-director Midhaven launched the Bracelets Together initiative to enable funds to be raised for the Covid-19 Urgent Appeal campaign, and more than £2,000 has already been raised in…
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22 May
Consumer confidence drops further in May
GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has decreased by one point to -34 for May, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. The measure for the general economic situation of the country during the last 12 months has dropped seven points to -55, 25 points lower than in May 2019. Additionally, expectations for…
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22 May
Retail sees record slump in April
Retail sales slumped by a record 18.1% in April, according to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). This marked the worst decline since ONS records began in 1988, and closely follows the “strong” monthly decline of 5.2% that was recorded in March. All sectors across retail…
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21 May
HS Walsh provides NAJ Members with cleaning supply offer
Equipment supplier HS Walsh is providing members of the National Association of Jeweller’s (NAJ) with discounted cleaning solutions in light of the ongoing pandemic. The offer includes a discount on chemicals and machinery needed to allow for a safe reopening of the jewellery retail sector after lockdown has eased. The…
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21 May
BAJ launches interactive online training
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the launch of its first interactive online training courses, in line with its commitment to provide high-level technical training for jewellers. The association said the new online course portfolio also reflects its commitment to “responding to the evolving needs” of the industry,…
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21 May
Christie’s launches online selling exhibition
Christie’s has announced the launch of an online selling exhibition of jewellery in partnership with Didier Ltd, a London-based gallery that specialises in twentieth-century artist-designed jewellery. The Art to Wear exhibition will feature “miniature artistic expressions” by leading 20th Century artists. The featured works from Salvador Dalí, Claude Lalanne, Georges…
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