04/08/2017
We have just returned from our buying group conference where bespoke manufacturing was one of the main subjects of discussion. Given general retail is slipping, most agree that bespoke is a major area of growth.
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02/05/2017
• Michael Tran
My career in this industry started 17 years ago as the co-owner of independent jewellery store Galleri Jewellers in Westfield Hornsby and Westfield Parramatta, Sydney.
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28/09/2015
• Alain Blanar
ALAIN BLANAR suggests surprising customers with the unexpected.
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17/07/2012
• Kate Sutton
Uberkate founder Kate Sutton discusses some of the issues she has faced in the establishment of her own brand.
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03/11/2011
• Ewen Ryley
As apprentice numbers drop, there isn’t much motivation for young people to undertake a jewellery apprenticeship. The low award rate is not incentive enough which means that young people can be deterred from pursuing a career in jewellery.
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27/01/2011
Not everything should be sold for a song, says John Temelli. Discounting – both on- and offline – is ruining consumers’ perception of value in the Australian jewellery industry.
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25/06/2010
Jewellery retailers seem to be relying more and more on easy sellers, to the detriment of real sales skills and customer loyalty. JOHN PAPAIOANNOU explains.
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30/04/2010
To be successful in this business, JO TORY from Najo argues jewellery retailers must embrace change, innovation and good marketing principles.
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01/12/2009
• Bianca Mangion
Women don't self-purchase jewellery with anywhere near the same frequency as other fashion items. BIANCA MANGION thinks it might have something to do with the seasons.
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16/08/2009
• Rhonda Ferraro
Independent jewellers who promote branded jewellery are at risk of losing sales if that brand breaks through, according to Rhonda Ferraro, Ferraro Jewellers.
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