Tiffany unravels diamond secrets at HK workshop
Building on its success in 2017, Tiffany & Co is bringing back its diamond academy in Hong Kong and organising a comprehensive five-week workshop until July 15 at Tiffany Landmark Concept Salon in Central.
Tiffany’s...
House of Fraser closures to impact emerging jewellery brands
House of Fraser announced yesterday that it intends to close 31 out of its 59 shops as part of an extensive rescue plan.
If the plan is approved, 2,000 House of Fraser employees will be...
INTERVIEW: Why the only way is ethics for WB the Creative Jewellery Group
WB The Creative Jewellery Group (WBTCJG) prides itself on its focus on ethical jewellery manufacture and supply chains, but what sits behind this focus and success? And why is it important?
Fiona Pluck, WBTCJG’s head...
TOP FIVE: Tips from brands and retailers on training shop floor staff
Staff training is absolutely vital, especially today when stores have to give consumers a reason to shop in store rather than online.
Here, leading brands and retailers reveal their top training advice…
When training staff of...
Chow Tai Fook reports 34% profit growth
Retail giant Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd said its net profit rose 34 percent for the year ended March 31, 2018 on the back of improved consumer sentiment, particularly in China.
Profit attributable to...
Chow Tai Fook FY 2018 Revenue Up 15.4% as Chinese Market Regains Momentum
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited said that its revenue for the year ended 31 March 2018 (FY2018), rose by 15.4% year-on-year to HK$59,156 million (FY2017: HK$51,246 million) as the retail market in Greater...
ALROSA Schedules Next Auction of Large Diamonds in Hong Kong and Vladivostok in June
ALROSA announced yesterday that its next auctions for the sale of special size (+10.8 carats) rough diamonds will be held in Hong Kong and Vladivostok this June. The diamonds which will be...
Signet Reports 5.5% Increase in Revenue but Flat Same Store Sales for Q1 FY...
Signet Jewelers Limited announcing its results for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 2018 (first quarter Fiscal 2019) reported a revenue of US$ 1,480.6 million for the period as compared to a revenue amounting...
Antwerp Polished Diamond Trade Rises in May, But Rough Exports Dip
Reversing the trend seen in earlier months, rough exports from Antwerp dipped by 4.86% in value terms during May, while polished exports showed a rise of 5.03% in the same month, according to figures...
World Diamond Council Releases Draft of Revised System of Warranties for Public Review
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has released the draft of the proposed revisions in its System of Warranties (SoW) for public review, following the completion of an industry review, and prior to its planned...
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