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Jul- 2015 -23 July
Clogau appointed exclusive distributor of Endless Jewelry in UK and Ireland
Welsh jewellery brand Clogau has been appointed exclusive distributor for Endless Jewelry in the UK and Ireland. Endless is the fastest-growing new jewellery brand worldwide, and in less than two years its range of leather bracelets and charms has entered 24 markets on four continents. Ben Roberts, managing director of Clogau, said: “At Clogau…
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23 July
Beaverbrooks re-certified by Responsible Jewellery Council
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has achieved Certification against the 2013 Code of Practices at its head office and all 67 stores across the UK. Andrew Bone, RJC’s executive director, said: “It is a pleasure to announce that Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has been certified…
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23 July
Thieves rob jewellers in Scotland
Thieves have made off with thousands of pounds worth of rings after robbing a jewellery store in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The incident took place on Wednesday, July 22, at around 12:45pm, when two men entered Gemini Jewellers in the town centre and stole a “significant quantity” of rings…
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22 July
Watchfinder & Co to open flagship store in Leeds
Watchfinder is to open a two-storey retail premises in Leeds, its third bricks and mortar boutique in the UK. The boutique will be situated in the historic Grade II* listed Victoria Quarter arcade and is due to open in late September 2015. With two stores in the South East already, Watchfinder’s…
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21 July
£2,000 of jewellery stolen from Harrogate Home & Gift show
Jewellery worth more than £2,000 has been stolen from the Harrogate Home & Gift Show. Two stands reported the incident to the police, which is believed to have taken place at some point between the traders setting up on Saturday and the opening of the show on Sunday. The theft…
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21 July
Welsh language debt advice leaflets to be available in pawnbrokers
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is set to provide Welsh-language debt advice leaflets to pawnbroking stores across Wales. The leaflets, which will be provided to all NPA members throughout the country, represent the first time that this kind of information in the welsh language has been provided in pawnbroking stores.…
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20 July
Endless appoints new Scotland sales agent
Charm bracelet jewellery brand, Endless Jewelry, has welcomed a new agent to its team focusing on the Scottish market. Bill Waugh, who brings almost four decades of sales experience in the UK trade to the brand, started his role as agent for Scotland on July 1. Waugh started his career in sales…
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20 July
Michael Rawlinson named NAJ chief executive
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) and the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) unification working party today names Michael Rawlinson the inaugural chief executive officer for the new organisation, the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Rawlinson, currently chief executive of the NAG, was appointed following a comprehensive selection process involving interviews and…
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17 July
Rocks & Co set for rebrand and relocation
Jewellery shopping channel Rocks & Co has announced it is in the process of ‘major’ expansion and rebranding plans, which will see the company relocate to Birmingham. The company – which is part of Eumelo, a large multinational group which broadcasts live from cities including Rome and Berlin – has…
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17 July
Argos launches bespoke diamond jewellery creation service
Argos has officially announced the launch of a new bespoke service allowing customers to create their own piece of diamond jewellery. ‘Exclusively Yours’ will allow consumers to create their own rings, earrings or pendants to meet their tastes and price range and have it directly delivered to their door. The…
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