Year: 2020

Bira supports top-up scheme for local business grant funds

A new scheme to top-up local business grant funds has been welcomed by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). Bira has been pressuring the government to go further in its grant scheme to accommodate small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme. In response, Business Secretary…

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H.Samuel donates further £20k to Who Cares Wins Appeal 

H.Samuel has reportedly donated a further £20,000 to support the Who Cares Wins Appeal for NHS workers. The appeal, launched by The Sun newspaper, works to provide funds for health care workers during the ongoing pandemic. All proceeds raised go towards the NHS Charities Together’s Covid-19 urgent appeal. The jeweller…

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Joshua James: Morale boosting and giving back during coronavirus

Here at Joshua James, we recently celebrated our 10th birthday, which for us means 10 years of success that couldn’t have happened without the support of our loyal customers.  With this in mind, we decided that we wanted to give back and do something to help them during these difficult…

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BAJ launches BAJ Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the launch of its first foundation diploma, the BAJ Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, that is set to begin on 7 September 2020. The association has dubbed the diploma an “innovative and challenging general art & design course”. The level-three diploma…

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Government launches new Bounce Back loans

Thousands of small firms and sole traders will be eligible for 100% government-backed Bounce Back Loans to help them make it through the coronavirus outbreak. From today (4 May), small business owners can apply to accredited lenders by filling out a simple online form, with only seven questions. The government…

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Bira releases ‘life after lockdown’ strategy

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has released its 10-point “life after lockdown” strategy, calling on the government to consider lifting restrictions on smaller retailers first. In an open letter, CEO Andrew Goodacre’s survival plan encourages retailers to consider sustainable retail, customer focused experiences and multi-channel sales to survive post…

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Social Media Marketing for Jewelry and how User Experience influences ROI

Social media marketing and user experience are strongly connected since user experience will always influence the performance and effectiveness of your marketing campaigns. Before starting any social media marketing campaigns for jewelry, I suggest investing in your user experience and also have a well-designed jewelry eCommerce website. Research done by…

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Pandemic ‘adversely impacting’ designers, says GC and DC

The ongoing pandemic is “adversely” impacting designer-makers across the UK, according to a recent survey carried out by The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC and DC). In response to the survey, the council is now set to announce a series of new initiatives to “support, connect and inspire isolated…

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Vicenzaoro and Oroarezzo shows to go ahead as Italy eases lockdown

The Italian Exhibition Group is set to now hold two of its annual jewellery fairs after the Italian government has signified an ease to the nationwide lockdown.  Vicenzaoro September 2020 will now be held as planned between 5 September and 9 September at the Vicenza Expo Centre. It is one…

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Hatton and Spencer launches new video consultation service

Jewellery packing specialists Hatton and Spencer are to offer a new consultation service, provided over a video conferencing software. The new digital service is available to both new and existing customers as part of the packaging company’s aims to reduce coronavirus disruption, reinvent and improve upon its operations and services…

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