74,400 retail jobs lost in first three months of 2019

The retail sector saw a 2.4% year-on-year drop in the number of employees in the first quarter of this year,…

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Online retail sees ‘subdued’ growth in March

Online retail recorded growth of just 5% year-on-year (YoY) in March, compared with 18.9% last year, according to the latest…

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CIBJO gives ‘comprehensive plan’ to promote responsible sourcing

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) president, Gaetano Cavalieri, has outlined a “comprehensive” plan for promoting responsible sourcing practices during a…

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International Diamond Council elects new leadership

The International Diamond Council (IDC) has appointed Julien Drybooms as its new chairman, and Pol van der Steen as vice…

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RJC launches new ‘Code of Practices’ standard

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced it is launching a new Code of Practices (COP). According to the organisation,…

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Nancy Liu to become Forevermark CEO

De Beers Group has announced that Nancy Liu will become the new Forevermark CEO, stepping up from her current role…

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Business for sale: Burnham-on-sea Goldsmiths – £10,000

Lock-up jewellers shop available in the popular seaside location of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. The unit available with vacant possession from 1…

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UK retail sector bounces back in March

In the three months to March 2019, the quantity bought in retail sales increased by 1.6% compared with the previous…

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How the jewellery industry can sparkle online

The watch and fine jewellery industry continues to sparkle. According to a report from McKinsey, annual global sales are expected…

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Breitling to pull out of Baselworld due to later timing

Luxury watch manufacturer Breitling has announced it will not be attending the Baselworld trade show next year and instead it…

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