News

Jan- 2013 -

3 January

Shelia Fleet receives OBE in New Year’s honours

A jewellery designer who left school at 15 without a qualification has recently been awarded an OBE for services to the industry in the New Year’s honours.

2 January

Jewellery Focus Staff

BJA announces winners of 2013 Jewellery Show Award

Silver jewellery company Lucy Q and fashion jewellery supplier Pautinka have been named as the joint winners of the British Jewellers’ Association’s (BJA) annual design competition.

2 January

Jewellery Focus Staff

Jayne Bond Ltd withdraws as UK distributor of byBiehl

Jayne Bond Ltd has announced its immediate withdrawal as the UK distributor of Danish brand byBiehl.

2 January

Jewellery Focus Staff

BRC and retailers ask MPs to step-in to help ailing high streets

In the wake of the news that town centre shop vacancy rates have reached an all-time high of 11.3 per cent, retailers have joined with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to get MPs behind their plans.

Dec- 2012 -

21 December

Jewellery Focus Staff

Darlena acquires BJM Charms and Jewellery

Darlena Ltd has announced that it has acquired BJM Charms and Jewellery from its founder, Peter Morrish.

21 December

Jewellery Focus Staff

BJA launches training courses for West Midlands jewellery businesses

The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has announced that it is once again holding free business development training courses during January 2013, specifically aimed at West-Midlands-based jewellery companies.

20 December

Jewellery Focus Staff

ONS releases flat November retail sales figures

Following statistics from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has also released damning figures in the lead up to the festive season.

20 December