Retailers demand more protection, New Zealand sales struggling

Australian retail representatives are demanding state governments implement tougher penalties for individuals who assault retail workers.
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Russian diamonds continue to flood Belgium despite sanctions

Belgium’s import of diamonds from Russia spiked in January by a remarkable 36 per cent despite heated political discussion around economic sanctions within the European Union.
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Luxury watch market approaching $100 billion milestone

According to a recent report from the Boston Consulting Group (BGC), the luxury watch market will reach $US100 billion ($AU149.5 billion) before 2026.
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New leadership for Chow Tai Fook

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, the largest jewellery retailer in China, has appointed Kent Wong as the new executive director for mainland China following the sudden retirement of Chan Sai-Cheong.
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ACCC forms new taskforce to target greenwashing

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) plans to continue its pursuit of businesses making fraudulent claims about the ‘environmentally friendly’ nature of products, launching a new taskforce.
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Crystal gazing: the future of lab-created diamonds

The rise of lab-created diamond jewellery has continued unabated. JOANNA PARK-TONKS shares her predictions for the road ahead.
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Calls for Royal Commission in wake of Perth Mint scandal

The fallout from the Perth Mint’s ‘gold doping’ scandal has heightened with political powers now demanding the formation of a Royal Commission to investigate.
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