09/02/2019
• Coleby Nicholson
What does a new year hold in store for the Jewellers Association Australia? COLEBY NICHOLSON hopes a new president will mean dramatic changes, including the association talking to people!
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07/08/2018
• Coleby Nicholson
It's been relatively quiet over the past six months when it comes to industry politics. However, COLEBY NICHOLSON says that while the noise has subsided, the dissatisfaction hasn’t.
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09/05/2017
• Coleby Nicholson
The 2017 Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) Jewellery Tradeshow has been cancelled and although the writing was on the wall for some time, COLEBY NICHOLSON says the association’s problems are not yet over.
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19/12/2014
• Coleby Nicholson
After another “interesting” year in the Australian and New Zealand jewellery industries, COLEBY NICHOLSON reviews the past 12 months with his annual list of highs and lows.
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04/03/2014
• Coleby Nicholson
After a tumultuous couple of years, the JAA is undergoing change but COLEBY NICHOLSON believes there needs to be a complete review of the CEO position and the office.
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26/08/2013
• Coleby Nicholson
Australian business has undergone dramatic change over the past 5-10 years, but COLEBY NICHOLSON asks how relevant are industry associations in today’s business environment?
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23/07/2013
• Coleby Nicholson
Jewellery valuation certificates continue to cause problems for the industry. COLEBY NICHOLSON was recently contact by a jeweller whose customer complained about his prices being too low!
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28/02/2012
• Coleby Nicholson
How many jewellery fairs does Australia need? How about 6? Or maybe 5! And when should they be scheduled? COLEBY NICHOLSON explores the issues with Mr Market.
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22/12/2011
• Coleby Nicholson
After a difficult year, COLEBY NICHOLSON reviews the past 12 months with his list of the jewellery industry’s ‘Hits and Misses’.
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03/11/2011
• Coleby Nicholson
Just as the jewellery industry is changing, so too are the international trade fairs. COLEBY NICHOLSON says the focus has now firmly shifted to Asia, except for BaselWorld of course!
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11/10/2011
• Coleby Nicholson
There’s been a growing disenchantment within the jewellery industry. For many years it has largely been suppliers who have been disheartened with the industry’s direction but it seems the malaise has been spreading with some retailers blaming consumers for their woes.
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31/05/2011
• Coleby Nicholson
The jewellery industry is lobbying the Australian government to resume collecting statistics. Coleby Nicholson recalls a dream he had a few years ago. Or was it a nightmare?
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13/10/2010
• Coleby Nicholson
Following on from his detailed analysis of some of the challenges facing the New Zealand jewellery industry, COLEBY NICHOLSON turns his attention to a solution for a unified and cohesive industry.
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