London 2012

Nov- 2017 -

7 November

Ray Bushell of Euro-Cast loses battle with cancer

Ray Bushell, well-known entrepreneur who founded Euro-Cast in Carver Street, sadly passed away aged 76 after a six month battle with cancer. Euro-Cast (Birmingham) was one of Europe’s leading casting companies and was established 45 years ago. Bushell began his career in the jewellery trade shortly after leaving school at…

Oct- 2012 -

25 October

Economy

Jewellery Focus Staff

Watch sales on the decline but market growth increases, reports indicate

With three quarters of the year complete, a GfK report has indicated that the volume of watch sales is down 11 per cent year-on-year, and 10 per cent compared to the same quarterly figures in 2011.

12 October

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office hallmarked Olympic medals

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has announced that it hallmarked the gold and silver medals presented to athletes during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

Dec- 2011 -

2 December

Economy

Jewellery Focus Staff

TfL prepares retailers for London Olympics ‘hotspots’

London businesses and organisations in the retail sector have welcomed a release by Transport for London (TfL), detailing 'hotspot' transport information and advice for the London 2012 Games.