Security
Security is a critical concern for the UK jewellery trade, with retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers needing robust measures to protect high-value stock, staff, and customers. From physical store security and insurance to cyber protection and loss prevention strategies, staying ahead of risks is essential. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on security issues, including industry best practices, technology innovations, regulatory updates, and case studies to help trade professionals safeguard their businesses.
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May- 2014 -21 MayFeatures
T H March asks “Are you cyber-safe?”
Your reputation has taken years to build and in this digital age news, good and bad, spreads rapidly. It can take minutes to cause lasting damage to a business… Are you Cyber-Safe? The technological advances we have witnessed in recent years along with the exponential growth of the internet in…
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7 MayTrade Organisations
Ground broken on new Birmingham Assay Office site
Birmingham Assay Office bosses joined members of their building project team to begin work on the site of the new building at Icknield Street last week. The Assay Office has been at its current home in Newhall Street since 1877, and says that the move within the Jewellery Quarter “demonstrates…
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Apr- 2014 -9 AprilFeatures
ARCHIVE: London Diamond Bourse – ‘No ordinary trading floor’
It is said that 85 per cent of the UK’s imported diamonds go through the London Diamond Bourse. The first journalist allowed through its doors in 20 years, Michael Northcott finds out what goes on behind those security gates. As exclusive clubs go, this is an unusual one. The mere…
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Jan- 2014 -30 JanuaryRetailers
Don’t let the threat of shoplifters spoil Valentine’s Day businessDon’t let the threat of shoplifters spoil Valentine’s Day business
Neil Matthews, vice president at Checkpoint Systems. The most romantic day of the year is almost upon us. Jewellers up and down the country are preparing themselves for the inevitable customer surge, having made sure extra stock has been ordered and amorous displays are ready for business. Valentine’s, despite being…
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Jun- 2013 -27 JuneRetailers
Alfred Terry announces launch of Canadia Diamonds
Alfred Terry has launched ethically mined Canadia Diamonds in the UK.
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Feb- 2013 -19 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Diamond heist at Brussels Airport
Armed robbers have escaped with a “gigantic” haul of diamonds following a raid at Brussels Airport, BBC news has reported.
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Jan- 2013 -8 JanuaryEconomy
Christmas period proves testing time ahead says BRC chief
The Christmas period has done nothing to convince retailers that 2013 has any significant growth in store, said the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) director general Helen Dickinson.
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Dec- 2012 -14 DecemberTrade Organisations
Jewellery security firm to give expert tips to documentary
A jewellery industry security solutions expert has been selected to feature in a specialised documentary, commenting on protecting UK businesses against crime.
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Nov- 2012 -28 NovemberTrade Organisations
‘Gold Standard’ second-hand precious metals initiative gathers momentum
The voluntary Gold Standard second-hand precious metals initiative has gained new support thanks to Herfordshire Police Force, which has adopted the system.
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13 NovemberRetailers
Exclusive new diamond group launched at glitzy event
Berkeley Diamond Group (BDG) had its launch event on 8 November in London’s trendy Knightsbridge – hosted by brand ambassador Lisa Snowdon.
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