Thursday, January 7, 2021

2020 State of the Industry Report: In-depth analysis of Australia's branded jewellery and watch stores over a decade

Part two of Jeweller’s analysis of the jewellery and watch industries explores how international brands have expanded their presence in the Australian market – and how the brand-only store model has increased competition with retailers.
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Tiffany & Co. CEO to step aside as LVMH names new executive team

Following the successful acquisition of Tiffany & Co. by French luxury conglomerate Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) this week, CEO Alessandro Bogliolo will depart the company alongside three other members of its executive team.
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Now Showing: Engraver turns Rolex watches into art; jeweller reacts to celebrity engagement ring and which gemstones glow in the dark?

Take a few moments to enjoy Jeweller's video selection including updates on current affairs and insights into our jewellery trade. This week, a jeweller shares his reaction to an A-list celebrity's unique engagement ring, learn how to cut an 160-carat opal, and see a watch engraver transform Rolexes.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

New retail data indicates strong Christmas trade, fewer discounts

Recently released jewellery sales data, compiled by Retail Edge Consultants over the end of November and December, shows that the pre-Christmas period continued the positive momentum observed in prior months.
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2020 in a Nutshell: Top Headlines and Births, Deaths & Marriages

What have you been reading? Revisit 2020's most popular stories and headlines on Jewellermagazine.com by category:
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Monday, January 4, 2021

Member of Modi family indicted over $3.4 million diamond fraud

Nehal Modi, the younger brother of disgraced jewellery mogul Nirav Modi, will face court in the US after allegedly fraudulently obtaining diamonds valued at $US2.6 million ($AU3.4 million) in 2015.
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Tiffany & Co. shareholders approve new LVMH deal

The revised merger agreement reached by Tiffany & Co. and French conglomerate Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) in October has been approved by the US company’s shareholders, with the deal expected to close on 7 January.
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