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Iconic jewellery store to close after nearly 150 years

Prestons of Bolton – known to many as the ‘Diamond Centre of the North’ – is set to close its…

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Man charged following Ernest Jones robbery in Derby

A man has been charged following a robbery at a jewellery store in Derby’s Intu shopping centre. The break-in happened…

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Anais Paris hits UK independents in July amid reports of exceptional early sell-through

Hot Diamonds has seen an encouraging start to sell-through of its new brand Anaïs Paris with UK independents. Adryan Cresswell,…

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UK Jewellers launch parliamentary petition to restrict offshore UK hallmarks

A group of UK silversmiths and jewellers have launched a campaign to restrict the use of distinctive traditional UK hallmarks,…

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Men in retail sector paid £4,523 more than women

Men in the retail and wholesale sector are paid on average £4,523 more than women, new research has claimed. According…

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‘Unfair contract terms’ costing small firms billions

Half (52%) of small firms have been stung by unfair contract terms with suppliers, costing nearly £4bn in the last…

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Flawless Jewellery sponsors British paratriathlon champion

Family-run Flawless Jewellery, based in Kent, has announced a sponsorship agreement with British paratriathlon champion Cassie Cava. Cava, 24, who…

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Apprentices ‘can earn 270% more’ than graduates, says Barclays

Apprentices can earn 270% more over their lifetime than university graduates, according to new research from Barclays and the Centre…

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‘Heavy discounting’ spurs highest online sales growth in 20 months

Heavy discounting has spurred the highest growth in online sales for 20 months, according to the latest IMRG Capgemini eRetail…

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Birmingham Jewellery Quarter reaches another milestone in quest for £2m investment

Several roads around Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter are set to close this weekend to make way for a major filming production.…

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