BUSINESS NEWS
Bransom and Pay4Later offer credit terms at point of sale
Bransom Retail Systems has partnered with Pay4Later to offer jewellery retailers an integrated point of sale finance solution.
NAG to launch Olympics related campaign at The Jewellery Show
The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) will officially launch its Olympics-inspired 2012 campaign at The Jewellery Show, which begins on Sunday in Birmingham.
Consumer confidence rises in January
Consumer confidence climbed four points to -29 in January’s Gfk NOP’s Consumer Confidence Index.
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New president for Links of London and Folli Follie in North America
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Retail employment edges up 0.5% but outlook remains gloomy
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Retail sales suffer steepest fall in three years, says CBI
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Ti Sento and a raft of other brands adopt Pursuit SmartLinks
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Retailers enjoy December sales rise
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Fossil set to acquire Skagen
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Q4 watch and jewellery sales increase at Richemont
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CPI inflations drops at fastest rate in three years
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Theo Fennell to make a loss as festive sales disappoint
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Cost of retail crime soars 31%
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Tiffany US and Europe sales weaken over Christmas
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Swatch Group reports record December despite currency battles
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DM London acquires The Watch Gallery and The Watch Hut
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CW Sellors named an official Houlden Group supplier
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Retail businesses in administration set to rise in coming months, warns BRC
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Pandora raids footwear chain Deichmann for new chief executive
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Albemarle & Bond to open 25 shops this year
BUSINESS ARTICLES
In-depth: Highs and lows of 2011
Negotiating their way through 2011 has not been easy for designers, retailers or brands. Retail Jeweller asks for everyone’s best and worst bits, and how they plan to ensure 2012 is a great year all round.
Combination training: staff training
Not everyone will respond to training in the same way, but Lexie Delaney finds mixing mediums and methods keeps staff inspired
Relationship advice: Building bridges
Building and maintaining strong relationships between staff, customers and suppliers is essential to running a business. James Knowles finds out how a little help from your friends can go a long way.
Defending the dynasty: Family jewellers
Running a family business can be fraught with all sorts of problems. James Knowles looks at how to manage one successfully and what needs to be done when the head of the house steps down.
Departing the norm: Department stores
Shifts in consumer behaviour have boosted department stores’ sales of watches, and jewellery looks set to follow suit. Kate Donovan finds out what’s pulling in the customers.
How to be a designer and retailer
Jos Skeates has combined business acumen with a flair for design at his retail business EC One.
Under the counter: Sharon Stevens, area manager, Ernest Jones
Area manager at retailer Ernest Jones is a multi-layered role that requires a varied skillset.
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One to one: Roberto Coin
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If you're not on the list...
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Faking it: Imitation
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How to sell: Opal
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Security: Daylight robbery
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Pulling power: Buying tips
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The right direction: Store locations
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Global markets: Brave new world
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Put your story across: public relations
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What's the story?: Stories behind brands
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Taken into account: Accounting
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How to sell: Jadeite
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London shows its worth as international visitors boost sales
Inspiring Independents 2011
Nominate your top industry inspiring independents here and tell us what makes them so special
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Counter culture
Under the counter: Samantha Hansard
Charles Fish buying director Samantha Hansard works tirelessly to ensure her stores cater 100% to her customers.
Under the counter: Sharon Stevens, area manager, Ernest Jones
Area manager at retailer Ernest Jones is a multi-layered role that requires a varied skillset.
How to be a designer and retailer
Jos Skeates has combined business acumen with a flair for design at his retail business EC One.
Retailer profiles
Antonio Ben Chimol at The Jewellery Show 2012
Antonio Ben Chimol mixes leather and steel with exciting results
Masha of Sweden
All Masha of Sweden jewellery is designed and handmade according to Swedish tradition.
The Jewellery Show 2011
BJA launches membership awards
To celebrate its 125th anniversary the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has launched a membership awards programme to recognise the efforts and contribution that BJA members and its suppliers make to the UK jewellery industry.
Brown & Newirth collaborates with Cred Jewellery
British bridal jewellery manufacturer Brown & Newirth has signed an exclusive manufacturing and licensing partnership with ethical jewellers Cred Jewellery.
Pandora confirmed as headline sponsor of The Jewellery Show London
The Danish jewellery brand will also build its annual retailer conference around the show, which takes place at Somerset House from June 12-13
London Jewellery Week goes nationwide
The previously capital-based initiative is looking to expand across the UK as part of the launch of its new parent company Jewellery Week Ltd
Pursuit to unveil latest sales-booster software at The Jewellery Show
Jewellery business software company Pursuit will unveil its latest online, targeted sales generator and other system enhancements at The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair, next month.
Gemma J to team up with Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model finalist at The Jewellery Show
Designer silver brand Gemma J has teamed up with this year’s Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model finalist Kimberleigh Spreadbury to promote its new lines, to be launched at The Jewellery show at Spring Fair in February.
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Editor's choice
Valentine's Day: Love is...
…all manner of things this Valentine’s Day, judging by designers’ latest heartfelt collections
Watches and Art: Not just a pretty face
Artists and brands are teaming up to produce desirable designs on timepieces with technical clout. Laura McCreddie looks at the latest partnerships in the world of watches
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Keeping it in the family: Zoe and Morgan
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Shop the show and more articles: The Jewellery Show 2012
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Show me the money: The Jewellery Show 2012
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Point of difference: The Jewellery Show 2012
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Best of British: The Jewellery Show 2012
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The year that was
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In-depth: Highs and lows of 2011
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Rising star: Sarah Ibrahim
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The finer things: Luxury products
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Undiscovered treasures: found objects
How to sell
How to sell: Ruby
Customers will love: As the world’s best-known and best-loved red gem, ruby captivates the hearts of gem professionals and consumers alike. In the Sanskrit language, one of the terms for ruby is ratnaraj, meaning King of Gems.
Business comment
Business lessons from Hong Kong
Retail Jeweller’s James Knowles reports on the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2011
Sale or Return: the great debate
Alex Gregory-Peake, director of jewellery specialist consultancy Auric, weighs up the arguments for and against Sale or Return
