04/04/2024
• Samuel Ord
The more things change, the more they stay the same. SAMUEL ORD discusses the recent collapse of fashion jewellery chain Colette by Colette Hayman.
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16/05/2023
• Angela Han
The international jewellery industry is an ever-changing landscape. ANGELA HAN reflects on Michael Hill’s acquisition of Bevilles.
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01/07/2022
• Angela Han
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has handed the lab-grown diamond industry a unique opportunity. ANGELA HAN says making the most of these once-in-a-lifetime chances is how history is made.
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04/03/2022
• Angela Han
The past two years of the global pandemic revealed some interesting trends, but one stands out: lockdowns, restrictions and overall sense of impending doom did not curb consumption. ANGELA HAN explores some of the anticipated changes to the supply chain in this brave new world.
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09/07/2021
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
ARABELLA RODEN explores the reasons for Baselworld’s unexpected return – and why it wasn’t so unexpected after all.
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03/02/2021
• Angela Han
After a year that’s felt much like a tumultuous trek through the Himalayas, ANGELA HAN sits on a summit to take in the view and ponder the lessons learned.
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08/10/2020
• Angela Han
Is the industry resilient because jewellery is an irrational purchase, or is the industry robust because consumers are irrational about jewellery? ANGELA HAN explores.
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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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23/11/2017
• Coleby Nicholson
As 2017 draws to an end, it’s hard to recall a more eventful year for the Australian jewellery industry. It has undergone massive change and it’s difficult to know in which direction it’s headed. In fact, many would argue that the local market has experienced the greatest change on record.
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17/05/2016
• Coleby Nicholson
The recent dispute between Pandora and Alex and Ani has again brought into question the relevance of the JAA. COLEBY NICHOLSON says the ‘peak industry body’ needs to rethink its purpose.
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06/08/2014
With an IT and marketing background, Amanda Hunter joined the JAA as executive director at a time of significant change. Jeweller spoke to her six weeks into the role.
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22/07/2013
• Coleby Nicholson
If retailers have the right to stop dealing with suppliers anytime they want, why can’t suppliers do the same? COLEBY NICHOLSON ponder this question in an ever changing business environment.
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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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