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Jun- 2014 -26 June
New Designers survey reveals 90% ‘employment confidence’
A survey conducted by the organisers of the New Designers exhibition has revealed that 90% of young designers are confident of finding employment in the creative sector within one year of graduating. The survey also found that 97% believe they are equipped with transferable skills for related sectors, 69% have…
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25 June
JewelStreet set to expand with five new roles and awards programme
Startup online jewellery retailer JewelStreet.com is set to expand by creating five new roles in its head office. The expansion plans follow the success of its recent crowdfunding campaign, through CrowdCube, where it raised £200,000 of seed money from the general public – beating its original target of £100,000. JewelStreet,…
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25 June
Andrew Hinds elected new NAG chair
Andrew Hinds, director of high street multiple jeweller F Hinds, has been elected as the new chairman of the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG). The nomination was proposed, seconded and carried during the association’s Annual General Meeting, which was held on Wednesday June 18, 2014. The meeting, which coincided with…
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24 June
Gecko appoints new sales director
Gecko Jewellery has appointed Richard Cox to be its new sales director. Cox was previously a director at Design Objectives, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of craft and hobby products, including jewellery, has long experience in sales and describes his background as being in “Fast moving consumer goods.” The appointment…
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24 June
Raymond Weil joins forces with Boris Johnson for inaugural music event
Raymond Weil, the luxury Swiss watchmaker, joined forces with Boris Johnson to host a music event and fundraiser for the Mayor of London’s Music Fund. The inaugural London Music Awards were held at the iconic music venue The Roundhouse in Camden and celebrated the capital’s musical talent. The event was…
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24 June
Timex UK lands distribution rights for Vertime brands
Timex UK has announced the expansion of its portfolio to include the Vertime brands as part of a strategy to enter the high end luxury market. From June 2014, the firm will commence exclusive distribution rights for the Versace watches, Salvatore Ferragamo watches, and Versus Versace watches. In a statement,…
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23 June
Azendi to debut wholesale collection at IJL
Jewellery brand Azendi has announced it will be showcasing its debut wholesale collection at International Jewellery London (IJL) from 31st August until 2nd September. Currently stocked in 40 House of Fraser stores and independent department stores, Azendi’s wholesale arm has been trading for three years. The brand is now looking…
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23 June
NPA applauds new government consumer credit enforcement rules
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) has said it supports the government’s review of the enforcement processes for consumer credit regulations. The review, conducted by the government into the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers the fairness, transparency, speed and efficiency of arrangements and processes for enforcement decision making amongst regulators. In…
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23 June
Tiffany & Co displays iconic 128-carat diamond at Paris store opening
Tiffany & Co has displayed its iconic Tiffany Yellow Diamond at the opening of a brand new store in Paris. The diamond, which was transported from New York, was on display at the brand’s new Champs-Elysées premises. For a limited time, gemstone enthusiasts and diamond lovers were able to get…
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23 June
Carrier bag tax ‘will confuse shoppers’ as small retailers exempt
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) says its members have expressed “serious disappointment” that government plans to charge for carrier bags will ignore the advice of the industry and a key parliamentary committee. Legislators plan to press ahead with plans to charge 5p for carrier bags to cut waste, litter and…
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