IJL launches new market focus initiative

International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced the launch of a new initiative – ‘the IJL Market Focus’ – aimed at…

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January like-for-likes enjoy modest increase after ‘subdued’ December

January retail sales grew marginally despite a ‘subdued’ December, according to latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).  The…

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ADVICE: Backdated overtime claims

In light of the recent decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision that some people working overtime could claim…

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Staff threatened at gunpoint in Halifax jewellery store raid

Police are appealing for witnesses after staff at Lister Horsfall Jewellers, Halifax, were threatened at gunpoint before gunmen made off…

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COMMENT: A background on birthstones

History of birthstones Each month of the year correlates to a specific birthstone. It is believed that the origins of…

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Endless Jewelry reports $30m sales in dazzling first year

The new leather bracelet and charms brand Endless Jewelry has had a storming first year of trading, according to its…

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Creatives urged to seek funding for IP audits

Creative businesses could be sitting on tens of thousands of pounds worth of intellectual property (IP), according to Yorkshire law…

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Jewellery and Watch Birmingham bursary award winner announced

Jewellery and Watch Birmingham (J&WB) has announced that Sophie Lomax, a recent graduate from the Birmingham School of Jewellery, has…

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LDC: Empty shops show North-South divide

The North-South divide is clearer than ever with the South having one in ten shops lying empty while the North…

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Polished diamond prices continue decline in January

Demand for polished diamonds improved in January but prices continued to drop, according to the RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI).  The…

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