2012 | Jewellery Focus

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13 November

BRC submits six-point plan to Chancellor of the Exchequer

Ahead of next month’s autumn statement, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has submitted a plan to Chancellor George Osborne requesting that changes are made to existing measures in order to strengthen the economy.

12 November

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Cure Leukaemia announces Rudell the Jewellers as sponsor of Christmas ball

Birmingham-based charity Cure Leukaemia has announced Rudell the Jewellers as the official sponsor of its annual Christmas Ball on 8 December at Edgbaston Stadium.

9 November

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Georg Jensen taken over by Investcorp

Danish luxury brand Georg Jensen has been bought by Bahrain-based investors Investcorp.

8 November

Current Affairs

Jewellery Focus Staff

Hallmarking figures for October show year-on-year rise

October’s hallmarking numbers showed a positive increase of 5.8 per cent in comparison to the same period in 2011.

8 November

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Responsible Jewellery Council certifies De Beers for high standards

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recently announced that De Beers Group of Companies has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environment standards in its diamond mining practices.

7 November

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Robbers attack Fraser Hart Jewellers in Brent Cross

Robbers have ram-raided a north London jewellers, riding into a shopping centre on three motorbikes just after stores opened, before a daring getaway.

6 November

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

Shop and Display Equipment Association relaunches website

The Shop and Display Equipment Association (sdea) has celebrated 65 years of serving the retail display industry with the launch of a new-look website – acknowledging the huge shifts in retail design, style and approach.

5 November

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Warrenders adds moustaches to sales patter for staff this Movember

Staff at Surrey-based Warrenders jewellers are growing moustaches in a Movember effort to raise awareness and money for prostate and testicular cancer charities.

5 November

Retailers