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Jul- 2024 -8 JulyRetailers
Malabar Gold and Diamonds continues UK expansion with new Leicester site
Malabar Gold and Diamonds, the sixth largest jewellery retailer globally with a retail presence of 350 showrooms across 13 countries, has just unveiled its sixth showroom in the UK in Leicester. Located on Belgrave Road’s Golden Mile, the new showroom spans over 2,000 sq. ft. and features a collection of…
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Sep- 2020 -10 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Government launches new ‘bounce back’ plan for retailers
A new series of measures has been announced by the UK Government to support businesses in the consumer and retail industries during the Covid-19 pandemic. The plans, announced by Minister for exports Graham Stuart, will offer immediate support to businesses by ensuring specialists provide advice on online retail and international…
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Oct- 2018 -1 OctoberFeatures
Q&A with Greg Valerio
Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into the jewellery industry I got into the jewellery trade by accident, I was running my own charity and I really became very convinced that actually the solution to global poverty is trade, not aid. That’s why I formed a…
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Aug- 2018 -28 AugustFeatures
A magical world arrives in the jewellery industry
“The Harry Potter brand is worth almost £25bn, so our aim with this range was really to expand further into the global market,” says Gregory Kirk, marketing executive at The Carat Shop. He is talking about the release of a new Harry Potter jewellery collection created in partnership with Swarovski…
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Dec- 2017 -20 DecemberDesigners
Design-Nation to showcase designers at Top Drawer Spring 2018
Design-Nation, the UK’s membership portfolio for contemporary craft and design will return to Top Drawer Spring in January 2018. It will showcase 10 talented designer-makers including independent jewellers Amy Leigh and Trevor Forrester. Clare Edwards, director of Design-Nation said: “After the recent successful merger of Design-Nation and Design Factory, exhibiting…
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Nov- 2017 -7 NovemberCurrent Affairs
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…
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Oct- 2017 -27 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Watchfinder sponsors England for 2017 Rugby League World Cup
Pre-owned watch specialist Watchfinder has teamed up with England Rugby League to support the nation throughout its Rugby League World Cup 2017 campaign in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The Maidstone-based company’s logo will be displayed on the right sleeve of England players’ shirts for the upcoming tournament,…
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Apr- 2016 -7 AprilQ&A Sessions
Honoured by Royalty: Greg Valerio
After recently being honoured with an MBE, the work Greg Valerio has done with artisanal and small-scale miners in the jewellery industry is second-to-none. TOM DAVIS sat down with the jeweller and activist to hear more about his experiences and where he sees the future of Fairtrade gold [divider style=”solid”…
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Dec- 2015 -15 DecemberDesigners
Miglio opens first concession store in Germany
Miglio Designer Jewellery has announced the opening of its first-ever concession store within German department store ‘Galeria Kaufhof’. The new concession store, located in Munich, features Miglio’s signature pink and white colour scheme, which the company said provides the “perfect backdrop” for its interchangeable and collectable jewellery range. Miglio is…
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Apr- 2015 -1 AprilInternational
Endless enters New Zealand market with 54 retailers
Composable charm bracelet brand Endless Jewelry has secured more than 50 retail partners in New Zealand, the 21st market the firm has entered since it launched almost two years ago. Last week, Nielsen flew to New Zealand where he introduced the brand to jewellery retailers from the North and South…
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