Signet CEO Michael Barnes resigns

Signet has announced that Michael Barnes has resigned from his position as CEO and from the board of directors, effective October 31, 2014.…

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September retail sales ‘worst since December 2008’, Christmas outlook remains positive

UK retail sales in September were down 2.1% on a like-for-like basis compared with September 2013, when they had increased…

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100 million smartwatches ‘to be in use by 2019’

More than 100 million smartwatches will be in use worldwide by 2019, with a host of premium brand launches over…

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Astrid & Miyu launches new collection to support Breast Cancer Awareness

Jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu has launched a new collection, the Rose Gold Initial collection, in support of Breast Cancer…

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September hallmarking figures up 18%, 9ct gold continues to shine

Rising hallmarking figures showed no sign of abating in September, as the latest results compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office…

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GJEPC India deny reported effects of Antwerp Diamond Bank closure

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) India has asserted that news stories claiming diamantaires are offering discounts of…

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VOHS: Catherine Jones Jewellery

Vanessa Burkitt, of Catherine Jones Jewellery in Cambridge, tells Jewellery Focus about her career in the jewellery industry and the…

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It’s amazing that it’s taken until now for a proper IP Act

The ideas economy sounds like something nebulous and ‘sound-bitey’ that people like to say because they’ve read it or heard…

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Argenteus closes last high street store

Jewellery retailer Argenteus has closed the doors of its last remaining high street store, located on Cornmarket Street in Oxford. …

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Retailers missing the mark on customers’ delivery expectations

Online retailers are providing unwanted delivery options and failing to offer wanted ones, according to new research from software company…

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