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Mar- 2018 -28 March
Weston Beamor names Ed Hole new business manager
Weston Beamor has announced that its current head of CAD Design and 3D Printing, Ed Hole has been promoted to the role of business manager for the bespoke precious metals casting, 3D printing and production division. Hole has worked at Weston Beamor for more than 14 years, joining the team…
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28 March
Carat London opens first regional store in Oxford
Jewellery brand Carat London has opened its first regional store in Oxford. The standalone store – the fifth in Carat’s UK portfolio – is situated in the new Westgate Centre shopping centre. The brand will open its sixth store in the new Westfield development this autumn. Carat London has created…
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27 March
Wakefields leaves CMJ to join Houlden group
Following 28 years as a member of The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), Wakefields Jewellers has announced it is leave the CMJ and join the Houlden buying group. Dominic and Melanie Wakefield, managing directors of the jewellers said they felt the “networking and support” that Wakefields has had throughout its…
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27 March
Surprise 12% jump in gold hallmarking in February
The number of gold jewellery articles hallmarked in February this year was up by 12% compared with the 2017, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The high-value category saw numbers increase from 280,283 to 313,532, an increase of over 33,000 articles, providing a boon for the jewellery…
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27 March
Citizen announces partnership with Disney World
Citizen watches and The Walt Disney Company have announced Citizen will be the official timepiece of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort, California. As part of a long-term promotional alliance, the Citizen logo will be displayed on the Main Street USA clocks in Magic Kingdom…
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27 March
Over 80% of national retailers snub new Instagram tech
A new selling feature on photo-sharing social media app, Instagram, has been ignored by more than 80% of retailers in its first week, according to Cybertill. Instagram rolled out a new ‘Shopping’ feature to business accounts in the United Kingdom, as well as Germany France, Italy Brazil, Canada, Spain and…
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26 March
Giftware Association named headline sponsor for Annual Sponsors’ Dinner 2018
The Benevolent Society has announced that The Giftware Association (GA) will be the headline sponsor for its Annual Sponsors’ Dinner 2018. The GA represents companies from across the gift and home industry such as manufacturers, designers, wholesalers, importers, exporters and retailers (independents, multiples and online). It offers them support to…
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26 March
Laings launches Edinburgh outlet boutique
Luxury Jewellers, Laings, has launched its own outlet boutique for a limited time in Edinburgh. The boutique located on 25 Frederick Street is only open from now until August. As part of the opening Laings are offering up to 75% off a selection of its jewellery. Home to a selection…
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23 March
Raymond Weil unveils limited edition AC/DC inspired watch
Luxury Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil has unveiled a new collaboration in its Music Icons series, paying tribute Rock and Roll Hall of famers AC/DC. The limited edition watch incorporates subtle design cues inspired by the legendary Rock Band. Measuring 42 mm in diameter, the freelancer AC/DC Limited Edition is lined…
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23 March
Retail sales see first increase in two months
Retail sales increased by 0.8% in February this year compared with the previous month, with increases seen across all main sectors except non-food stores. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the first uptick after two monthly declines in December and January, resulting in an overall…
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