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Jul- 2024 -11 July
Pomellato acquires Valenza setting lab
Pomellato has announced that it has acquired the Valenza setting lab, a stone setting laboratory based in Valenza. Through this acquisition, Pomellato aims both to reinforce its manufacturing capabilities, specifically in the diamond and precious stone setting sector. It also hopes that the move will support the international expansion of…
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11 July
F.Hinds hosts first Health and Wellbeing Month for UK staff
High street jeweller F.Hinds celebrated its first Health and Wellbeing month in June with a series of challenges, support strategies and activities to help staff manage their physical and mental health. The group kick-started the month with a step challenge across all F.Hinds and Chapelle stores. The team with the…
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10 July
Kiki McDonough expands its Detachables Collection
Kiki McDonough is celebrating 20 years of its Detachables Collection with the addition of 20 new, limited edition pieces. The concept, where hoops and earring drops can be selected separately, was first pioneered by the designer two decades ago to allow for “seamless transitions from day to day, or day…
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9 July
Cold weather chills consumer spending in June
UK Total retail sales decreased by 0.2% year on year in June, against an increase of 4.9% in June 2023, as cold weather negatively affected spending particularly on “weather sensitive categories”. The latest figures from BRC’s and KPMG’s retail sales monitor revealed that food sales increased 1.1% year-on-year over the…
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9 July
The Royal Mint appoints global head of growth for precious metals
The Royal Mint has announced that Nick Bowkett will take on the role of head of Growth for precious metals, leading its expansion into new markets globally. The Royal Mint is the UK’s home of precious metals, having worked with them for over 1,100 years. Today, it operates a “thriving”…
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8 July
Laings becomes authorised Rolex certified pre-owned retailer
Laings has announced it has become an authorised Rolex Certified Pre-Owned retailer across its UK estate of showrooms. In joining the programme, Laings provides the opportunity for its clients to purchase previously owned Rolex watches that the brand itself has certified and guaranteed. This comes after Laings’ launched a new,…
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8 July
Malabar Gold and Diamonds continues UK expansion with new Leicester site
Malabar Gold and Diamonds, the sixth largest jewellery retailer globally with a retail presence of 350 showrooms across 13 countries, has just unveiled its sixth showroom in the UK in Leicester. Located on Belgrave Road’s Golden Mile, the new showroom spans over 2,000 sq. ft. and features a collection of…
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5 July
Wolf celebrates 190th anniversary with book
Wolf has added to the celebrations of its 190th anniversary by releasing a book; Wolf: A Family History of Boxmaking. The book, written by Simon Wolf and Rachael Taylor, tells the story of Wolf all the way from its foundation in 1834. It includes photography and untold tales of the…
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5 July
Richemont appoints Louis Ferla as CEO of Cartier
Richemont has announced Louis Ferla as chief executive officer of Cartier, effective 1 September 2024. Currently chief executive officer of Vacheron Constantin, Ferla will succeed Cyrille Vigneron, who has decided to retire after eight successful years at the helm of the maison. Vigneron will assume the position of chairman of…
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4 July
Repossi unveils second chapter of Serti Sur Vide anniversary collection
Repossi has unveiled the second chapter of its celebration of the 10 year anniversary of its Serti Sur Vide collection. The second chapter is titled “a tribute to composition” and was presented in June 2024 at the Centre Pompidou. The maison focused on an ear cuff designed by Alberto Repossi…
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