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Apr- 2014 -7 April
BRC welcomes European Parliament vote on card payment fees
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed a vote by MEPs for an overhaul of the European payments market, which could include introducing a cap on bank fees charged to retailers for card payments. It is thought that the caps could be set at 0.2 per cent and 0.3 per…
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4 April
One4all to expand presence in Northern Ireland
One4all, the multi-store gift card available from the Post Office, has announced plans to expand its presence amongst independent retailers in Northern Ireland.One4all currently sells £43 million worth of gift cards in Northern Ireland each year, with an average cash value of £26 per card. The are supported as gifts…
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3 April
New airport store for Links of London
Links of London has chosen London City Airport as host to its new compact store.The store will offer a wide selection of women’s jewellery collections, as well as men’s and women’s watches, cufflinks and accessories. Announcing the new premises, the firm said: “The design of the store reflects the smart…
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3 April
Carat* appointed official BAFTA television awards jewellery partner for fourth year
Luxury fashion jewellery manufacturer, Carat*, has been appointed official jewellery partner to May’s British Academy Television Awards, for the fourth consecutive year. The firm will be pushing its new Regent collection at the red carpet event, which includes “long elegant strings of synthetic pearls, sapphire briolettes, and timeless emeralds using our uniquely created…
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2 April
Domino and Piggotts to star in Don’t Tell the Bride
Piggott’s the Jewellers of St. Ives will appear on BBC 3 series ‘Don’t Tell the Bride’ after a soon-to-be groom purchased wedding bands by Domino during filming. The Cambridgeshire based store received a call from film crew who arrived as scheduled at 11.00am, the show’s star then set upon purchasing…
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1 April
National Pawnbrokers Association welcomes FCA’s new regime
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) and its members have welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new regime for regulating consumer credit. The NPA is working with the pawnbroking industry to ensure compliance with the new FCA Sourcebook (CONC), and says its members have been prepared and informed of the changes,…
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1 April
Gary Wroe elected as new BJA chairman
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has appointed Gary Wroe as its new chairman. Wroe, who is managing director of Birmingham-based Hockley Mint, was elected by a vote of the BJA’s national committee late last week. He will succeed Gary Williams who steps down at the end of April. Speaking to Jewellery…
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Mar- 2014 -28 March
Gecko increases international presence with return to Basel
Jewellery manufacturer Gecko is looking to increase its international presence having returned to BaselWorld for the first time in several years.Part of WB The Creative Jewellery Group, Gecko is showcasing alongside Domino at Basel, with collections from Fiorelli Costume and Fiorelli Silver, Fred Bennett and D for Diamond. Children’s range,…
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28 March
Katherine Jenkins named brand ambassador for Citizen
Citizen has revealed its new brand ambassador for the UK, multi-award winning opera star Katherine Jenkins.The ‘classical crossover’ artist joins a team of female Citizen brand ambassadors including US singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson and professional women’s tennis player Victoria Azarenka. Jenkins’ signing comes at a key time for the brand, coinciding…
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26 March
Saatchi Gallery chosen for NAG annual general meeting
The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) has announced that its 120th annual general meeting will be held this year at the Saatchi Gallery on 18th June 2014. The AGM will coincide with the Jewellery & Watch London trade show. In its announcement, the body said that whilst the meeting is “primarily for…
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