12/02/2018
Each month Jeweller's Soapbox presents the various voices of Australia's diverse jewellery industry. From young gemmologists to bench veterans, explore the multi-faceted challenges and observations of others in the trade.
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02/10/2017
Fashion is notoriously fickle so it’s no surprise that a swarm of new ways for consumers to accessorise with jewellery has emerged this spring-summer.
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04/09/2017
An escalation in the frequency and force of armed robberies is a real concern for retailers. What strategies can be employed to keep jewellery businesses out of the firing line?
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20/07/2017
Coloured gemstones are increasingly grabbing the attention of savvy consumers. In a particularly tricky retail climate, how can retailers best leverage this market trend and come up trumps?
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27/06/2017
Although the stream of jewellery brands entering the local market is relentless and often overwhelming, there are strategies to help ensure retailers successfully ride the brand wave.
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05/05/2017
Is there a dark cloud on the horizon for silver jewellery? Recently published data on supply and demand for the metal begs the question.
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20/03/2017
A raft of developments are emerging to meet changing consumer expectations. The question is how will they impact retailers and possibly force them to rethink their business strategies?
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31/05/2016
Old product ties up cash and makes jewellery stores look tired. With the end of financial year looming, avoid old-stock stress and start moving those slow-selling items.
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28/04/2016
Delivering the hottest jewellery trends is paramount in today’s global marketplace, and it appears the local industry is responding to the call with a new line of thought.
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29/02/2016
In retail hubs, presenting consumers with too much choice can be considered a blessing and a burden. So how do jewellers find the perfect balance to increase sales?
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09/02/2016
A slew of retail sectors are jumping on the personalisation bandwagon, causing increased pressure for jewellers. Do you know who your newest competitors are and more importantly how to come up trumps?
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09/11/2015
Newsflash: customer satisfaction and customer loyalty aren’t the same thing. Confusing them can be detrimental to your store as one is a direct reflection of sales, while the other offers entirely different insight.
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28/09/2015
Trend forecasting is big business and in a global marketplace filled with fashion-hungry consumers, identifying what’s hot and what’s not is becoming increasingly important. Do you have the skills to predict the next big jewellery trend?
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19/08/2015
If you thought a pink diamond was a pink diamond, think again! Sure, there’s a world of difference between a natural and synthetic stone, but did you realise there’s also a world of difference between an Australian pink diamond and all others?
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27/07/2015
When was the last time you reviewed your prices? Pricing is about assigning a fair value for not just a product but for all the services that come with it too.
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