30/04/2024
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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05/04/2024
• Jeweller Research
The past problems, missteps and pitfalls of Australia's jewellery industry body have been well documented. And yet, as membership continues to fall, the 2024 State of the Industry Report revealed how the JAA board is in no way reflective of Australia's jewellery industry.
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05/04/2024
The 2024 State of the Industry Report found that the most significant change in the market over the past decade has been the expansion of the international watch and jewellery companies as they take control of their brand image via a vertical market business model.
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05/04/2024
• Jeweller Research
The past decade has been a rollercoaster ride for fashion jewellery chains, defined by explosive expansions and dramatic collapses.
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05/04/2024
• Jeweller Research
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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05/04/2024
• Jeweller Research
The past 13 years have been brutal for the Jewellers Association of Australia – and much of the damage has been self-inflicted.
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05/04/2024
• Jeweller Research
The JAA’s structure is somewhat unique, which causes complexity in measuring its success. That said, in order to look to the future, one must recognise the success and failures of the past.
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11/09/2023
• Robert Bouquet
The diamond industry finds itself in a period of great change. ROBERT BOUQUET questions whether this is a fleeting phase or a moment of significant transformation.
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11/09/2023
• Samuel Ord
It’s been said that a different language is a different vision of life. SAMUEL ORD explores a rift within the diamond industry about the use of specific terminology.
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30/03/2023
Extremely rare, immensely valuable, and uniquely Australian, pink diamonds have captured the world’s attention. SAMUEL ORD examines the unique values which have prompted jewellers and consumers alike to fall in love with these captivating treasures.
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29/06/2022
• Samuel Ord
With the crisis in Ukraine causing significant issues to the international supply of natural diamonds, the door has been opened for lab-grown diamonds to capture a larger share of the market. SAMUEL ORD investigates the circumstances leading to this opportunity and speaks with retailers about consumer preferences.
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28/04/2022
• Hugh Brown
What on Earth does ‘responsible sourcing’ mean? HUGH BROWN explores a world that’s far from black and white, and one, which he says, makes it impossible for retail jewellers to understand let alone decide.
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23/11/2021
• Chaim Even- Zohar and Pranay Narvekar
Diamond industry analysts PRANAY NARVEKAR and CHAIM EVEN ZOHAR share their insights into the ‘pipeline’ from mine to market over 2020 and 2021.
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05/11/2021
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
The past three years have seen the lab-created diamond category expand and develop, though not all have embraced it – yet, writes ARABELLA RODEN.
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09/08/2021
• Daniel Langer
Luxury industry expert Daniel Langer explores the behemoth that is Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and what every luxury business can learn from its success.
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