Month: July 2015
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Jul- 2015 -21 JulyTrade Organisations
Welsh language debt advice leaflets to be available in pawnbrokers
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is set to provide Welsh-language debt advice leaflets to pawnbroking stores across Wales. The leaflets, which will be provided to all NPA members throughout the country, represent the first time that this kind of information in the welsh language has been provided in pawnbroking stores.…
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20 JulyAppointments
Endless appoints new Scotland sales agent
Charm bracelet jewellery brand, Endless Jewelry, has welcomed a new agent to its team focusing on the Scottish market. Bill Waugh, who brings almost four decades of sales experience in the UK trade to the brand, started his role as agent for Scotland on July 1. Waugh started his career in sales…
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20 JulyAppointments
Michael Rawlinson named NAJ chief executive
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) and the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) unification working party today names Michael Rawlinson the inaugural chief executive officer for the new organisation, the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Rawlinson, currently chief executive of the NAG, was appointed following a comprehensive selection process involving interviews and…
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20 JulyUncategorized
Footfall down across the UK in June despite buoyant sales
Footfall in June was 1.5% lower than a year ago and down from the 1% fall in May despite retail sales recording their strongest growth in 18 months during June. This is according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor which found both shopping centres…
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17 JulyAuctions
Rocks & Co set for rebrand and relocation
Jewellery shopping channel Rocks & Co has announced it is in the process of ‘major’ expansion and rebranding plans, which will see the company relocate to Birmingham. The company – which is part of Eumelo, a large multinational group which broadcasts live from cities including Rome and Berlin – has…
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17 July
Cookie Policy for Jewellery Focus
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17 JulyRetailers
Argos launches bespoke diamond jewellery creation service
Argos has officially announced the launch of a new bespoke service allowing customers to create their own piece of diamond jewellery. ‘Exclusively Yours’ will allow consumers to create their own rings, earrings or pendants to meet their tastes and price range and have it directly delivered to their door. The…
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16 JulyWatch Focus
Watchfinder appoints marketing gurus ahead of European expansion
Pre-owned luxury watch retailer Watchfinder has appointed a marketing agency as part of its plans to access the European market more comprehensively. Watchfinder said that Hometown, which won the business after a competitive pitching process, will develop a campaign to provide Watchfinder with a distinctive voice within the luxury market,…
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16 JulyQ&A Sessions
Q&A with Martin Russell, Phantom Watches
Officially launched last year, Phantom is a new British watch brand with a contemporary and minimalist style. TOM DAVIS caught up with founder Martin Russell to learn about the firm’s early stage growth Tell us about your background and how you got into watchmaking? I have been in the watch industry…
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16 JulyRetailers
Northern Goldsmiths reopens following £1m refurbishment
Goldsmiths has reopened its Newcastle ‘flagship’ showroom following a £1m refurbishment. Northern Goldsmiths, located in the city centre, unveiled its new-look showroom to the public earlier this month after two months of restoration which involved the 80-year-old 24ct gold leaf Rolex clock on the corner of the store being removed…
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