Off The Grid: Jewellers without a website

Business ‘experts’ and retail analysts constantly emphasise the importance of digital marketing. Why are so many of Australia’s independent jewellery retailers operating without a website?


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Recession proof: Tiffany & Co. launches new campaign

Tiffany & Co. has launched a new marketing campaign paying homage to its heritage and impact on luxury culture.


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Highly unattractive: Anglo American rejects shocking BHP proposal

Anglo American, the parent company of the De Beers Group, has unanimously rejected a buyout offer from mining company BHP Group Limited.


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Jewellery businesses targeted by criminals at historically high rate

Crimes targeting jewellery retailers in the US are at ‘historically high levels’ according to a new report published by the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA).


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New Zealand’s retailers not confident of long-term survival

A recent survey has revealed that most of New Zealand’s retailers are pessimistic about the future outlook of their business.


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Aussie jewellery brand secures partnership with major US retailer

Australian jewellery brand Jackie Mack Designs has secured a distribution partnership with the US retailer Bloomingdale’s.


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The world’s largest diamond producer may be for sale

Anglo American, the parent company of diamond miner De Beers, has confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal for a takeover.


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AGTA: Industry supportive of lab-created gemstone ban

A spokesperson for the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has said that the industry has largely supported a decision to ban lab-created gemstones and diamonds from its trade shows.


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LVMH reports modest jewellery sales decline

Luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) has reported a slight decline in sales in the opening quarter for its jewellery and watch brands.


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JC Jewels: Diamond dealer ousted from own company

Craig Miller, CEO of diamond supplier JC Jewels, has been walked from the company amid a major restructure.


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GIA introduces printed versions of AGS Ideal reports

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has begun offering printed versions of American Gem Society (AGS) Ideal Reports following a successful integration.


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Jewellery Fair: Special visitors from US heading to Sydney

Australasia’s largest jewellery industry buying group, Nationwide Jewellers, has confirmed that a delegation of buyers from the US will attend the upcoming International Jewellery Fair in Sydney.


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Natural Diamond Council releases new marketing campaign

The Natural Diamond (NDC) has launched a new campaign – Real, Rare, Responsible – in a bid to emphasise the importance of the industry’s core values.


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Misleading advertising: Diamond industry’s war of words

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against a lab-created diamond company following a complaint about misleading advertising.


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Tanzanite triumph: New world record achieved

There’s a new Guess World Record holder for the largest cut tanzanite.


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Shopping centres join the fight against retail crime

A national campaign targeting retail crime across Australian shopping centres has been deemed a success by trade associations.


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$1 million heist: Police search for thieves

Police in the US are searching for suspects responsible for a $1 million heist from a jewellery store in New Jersey.


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Grey areas: Jewellers operating without a store

The retail landscape is constantly evolving and significant change occurred during the global pandemic. That was especially true for the jewellery industry, which saw some notable changes that required a comprehensive review of the sector.


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Going it alone: Why is Queensland different?

Like most comprehensive studies, the 2024 State of the Industry Report uncovered a range of unexpected insights which were worthy of closer examination. One notable discovery was that, over the past decade, Queensland's number of jewellery stores  decreased dramatically more than any other state. Why?


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Jewellery industry survey: Surprising results!

While this study deals with facts and figures, businesses are owned and managed by people. What do jewellers and suppliers say about the past, present, and the future? The 2024 State of the Industry Report included two surveys - one of retailers and the second of industry suppliers. The results were intriguing.


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Jewellery Chain Stores: Full steam ahead

The fine jewellery chain stores have fared well over the past decade but consolidation could be on the horizon as the 'big fish' look for new customers via brand differentiation.


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Independent Jewellers: Still prospering despite a decline

It’s been said that one man’s misery is another man’s fortune. This philosophy may serve the jewellery industry well in the wake of a significant decline in independent retailers.


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Smash and grab: Criminals tunnel into jewellery store

Thieves targeting a jewellery store in the US have resorted to creative and costly methods.


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Hole-in-one: Industry sentiment positive after Australian Jewellery Fair

Event organisers have described the Australian Jewellery Fair (AJF) as a striking success, as members of the industry travelled from near and far for two days of trade on the Gold Coast.


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Changing tides: Forevermark to undergo another rebrand

The De Beers Group has confirmed that Forevermark will cease supplying loose diamonds and shift to becoming a jewellery brand.


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Rare diamonds make waves at auction

The passion for fancy colour diamonds has yet to show signs of slowing at recent international auctions, fetching impressive returns. 


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Michael Hill International lodges appeal in Supreme Court

Michael Hill International has lodged a Notice of Appeal concerning a Supreme Court of New South Wales judgement earlier this year.


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Northern migration: Bevilles heads to Queensland

Australian jewellery retailer Bevilles will relocate its corporate head office and distribution centre from Melbourne to Brisbane later this year.


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