Hong Kong exports rebound in Q1, watches best performing sector

The latest study by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)  has found that the confidence level among Hong Kong…

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Michel Herbelin bids to ‘reconquer’ the UK watch market

Michel Herbelin French Watchmaking Studio has acquired its long-standing distributor Michel Herbelin UK as a directly controlled subsidiary. The acquisition…

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Signet Jewelers reports ‘challenging’ fiscal year

Signet Jewelers has posted its fourth quarter and fiscal 2018 results, which showed same store sales declined by 5.2% in…

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Richemont’s Yoox Net-a-Porter acquisition approved by Italian regulator

Italian market watchdog Consob has given the green light for Richemont’s takeover of luxury online retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP). Swiss-based…

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Research shows Brexit doesn’t mean exit for international retailers in London

Research from real estate advisor, Colliers International, reveals that in the face economic uncertainty due to Brexit, Central London still…

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‘Exceptional quality’ diamond sold for $40m

Gem Diamonds has announced the sale of an ‘exceptional quality’ 910-carat D colour Type IIa diamond, which was sold for…

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Pranda Group officially certified as RJC member

Thailand-based fine jewellery manufacturer Pranda Group has been certified a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), with a certification…

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Study finds independent retail and leisure outlet growth is soaring

As multiple stores like New Look, Maplin and Toys ‘R’ Us close, a study by OnBuy.com has found that this…

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Justine Cullen launches new luxury fine jewellery collection ‘Midnight’

British-based jewellery designer, Justine Cullen has launched a new luxury fine jewellery collection at a private reception at the Hoxton…

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Retail footfall drops in February

Retail footfall decreased by 0.5% in February 2018, and is a major decline compared with the rate of 1.0% seen…

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