Two years after launching its first e-commerce site in the US, luxury watchmaker Omega has expanded its online business by unveiling an online shop in the UK. The initiative will help increase the Swiss brand’s direct to consumer retail reach, and marks the start of a wider online rollout taking place in the near future, […]

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There is just one month left for the industry to choose its champions and vote for the third annual Professional Jeweller Awards. Taking place at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Monday, September 2 (the second night of International Jewellery London), the 2019 Professional Jeweller Awards will celebrate the achievements of the UK jewellery industry over the […]

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British jewellery brand Monica Vinader continues to go from strength-to-strength, with the latest financial results citing a rise in profits for the year ending July 2018. According to Insider Media Limited, the jewellery brand, which celebrated 10 years in business in 2018, turned over £42.8m during the 12 months, up from £35.8m the year prior. […]

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The way in which people shop is changing. Less and less of us are venturing out to shopping centres. Why? For a number of reasons. The internet is literally open all hours, and we have gravitated toward the shopping experience that promotes convenience. Products are available to buy at any hour of the day, from […]

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Jewellery & Watch is gearing up to open its doors for the 2019 edition of its annual trade show. Today marks the start of the five-day event, which will be attracting buyers and jewellery retailers all over the country. This year’s show promises to showcase a host of new and unique brands, alongside the return […]

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Chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed yesterday that there would be £900m in business rates relief for small businesses and £650m to rejuvenate the high street, which was originally announced on 26 October. Speaking at the House of Commons, Hammond said he recognised small retailers were “struggling to cope” with high fixed costs including business rates, and […]

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We’ve hit a moment of major change, globally, in terms of women’s roles, rights and representation, and undoubtedly it is time for the UK jewellery industry to sit up, listen and be open to major shifts in industry attitudes towards the enhancement and opportunities that women are provided. Some argue that there is no issue […]

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