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Carat London opens first regional store in Oxford

Jewellery brand Carat London has opened its first regional store in Oxford. The standalone store – the fifth in Carat’s…

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Voice on the high street: Crazy Pig Designs

Name: Crazy Pig Designs Location: Covent Garden, London Year established: 1992 Number of staff: 8 Website: www.crazypigdesigns.com   What is…

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GIA Jewellery Career Fair to visit London

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced its career event, the GIA Jewellery Career Fair, will take place at…

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Moped thieves use samurai swords in smash-and-grab raid

A gang of moped thieves wielding samurai swords and sledge hammers have raided the Watches of Switzerland jewellery store on…

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Richemont’s Yoox Net-a-Porter acquisition approved by Italian regulator

Italian market watchdog Consob has given the green light for Richemont’s takeover of luxury online retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP). Swiss-based…

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Research shows Brexit doesn’t mean exit for international retailers in London

Research from real estate advisor, Colliers International, reveals that in the face economic uncertainty due to Brexit, Central London still…

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Study finds independent retail and leisure outlet growth is soaring

As multiple stores like New Look, Maplin and Toys ‘R’ Us close, a study by OnBuy.com has found that this…

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Justine Cullen launches new luxury fine jewellery collection ‘Midnight’

British-based jewellery designer, Justine Cullen has launched a new luxury fine jewellery collection at a private reception at the Hoxton…

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Retail footfall drops in February

Retail footfall decreased by 0.5% in February 2018, and is a major decline compared with the rate of 1.0% seen…

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Is silversmithing at risk?

“It has become very difficult for many silversmithing workshops to find new staff today”, says silversmith Richard Fox. He says…

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