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Astrid and Miyu launch pop-up shop at Topshop Oxford Circus

Astrid and Miyu have launched a four-week pop-up in the jewellery section at Topshop in London’s Oxford Circus this week.  Founded in 2011 by Connie Nam, Astrid and Miyu sells uniquely designed jewellery at affordable prices. Best known for its rose gold collection and personalised designs including the initial collection…

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Delegates for NAG executive development forum up 21%

The National Association of Goldsmiths’ (NAG) Executive Development Forum welcomed 21% more delegates this year than last at its Annual Oxford Congress last week. Five guest speakers addressed the challenging title of ‘Differentiating yourself in a Commoditised world’in the Four Pillars Hotel. The experts provided advice on immediate business issues…

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Five winners of IJL ‘Editor’s Choice’ revealed

The winners of International Jewellery London’s (IJL) sixth Editor’s Choice competition were announced today.  Claire Adler, Editor’s Choice judge, luxury brand consultant and Financial Times contributor, said she was impressed by the winning five. “IJL’s 2014 Editor’s Choice winners are a set of gifted, daring and ambitious jewellers,” she said. “A big thank you to all the entrants to Editor’s Choice this year who…

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Cartier smash-and-grab at Regent Street Mappin & Webb

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after more than £80,000 worth of Cartier watches were stolen from a the Regent Street Mappin & Webb store. The robbery took place at about 1740hrs on Thursday, 12 June, and police are hunting for three suspects. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said…

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Oxford Street store robbed of £500,000 of watches

Armed robbers have stolen more than half a million pounds’ worth of watches from a jewellers in Oxford Street, London. The smash-and-grab job was carried out in full view of a throng of rush hour shoppers, and when police arrived at the scene they were forced to back down when…

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lola&grace launches concessions in House of Fraser

Fashion jewellery brand lola&grace has announced that it will be opening 10 concessions within House of Fraser stores across the country, as of today.

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Swatch launches Oxford St pop-up

Watch brand Swatch has launched a temporary pop-up project store on London’s Oxford St to showcase its new spring/summer collection.

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Chavin announces House of Fraser launch

Chavin Jewellery has announced its launch in House of Fraser stores in a pre-Christmas initiative.

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BRC study highlights economic promise of retail industry

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published "comprehensive new evidence" on retailing's importance to kick-starting growth and job creation. The research, entitled UK Retailing: leading globally, serving locally, "brings together data on all facets of retailing for the first time."

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