Year: 2018
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Mar- 2018 -19 MarchCrime
Moped thieves use samurai swords in smash-and-grab raid
A gang of moped thieves wielding samurai swords and sledge hammers have raided the Watches of Switzerland jewellery store on…
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16 MarchEconomy
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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16 MarchDesigners
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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15 MarchDesigners
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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15 MarchE-Commerce
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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14 MarchInternational
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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14 MarchAuctions
‘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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13 MarchManufacturers
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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13 MarchEconomy
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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12 MarchEvents
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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