11/08/2015
• Coleby Nicholson
Bread-and-butter jewellery items might not be the most exciting products in a store’s offering but that doesn’t mean they should be left out in the cold. COLEBY NICHOLSON has first-hand experience of a retailer who learned this the hard way.
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30/06/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Australian jewellers will have the opportunity to improve their knowledge of a number of industry issues by attending an upcoming information session.
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30/06/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Three international diamond industry bodies have jointly introduced a policy designed to tackle over-grading concerns and restore consumer confidence.
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30/06/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A luxury goods giant that owns a number of high-end watch and jewellery brands has reportedly asked its competitors to help build an online retail platform that would rival the likes of Amazon.
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30/06/2015
• Coleby Nicholson
News that two Australian jewellery trade magazines have merged is raising several questions not only in regards to the state of the industry but also which title will actually cease publication. COLEBY NICHOLSON addresses the confusion.
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30/06/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A jewellery store staff member is said to be in a “serious condition” after suffering numerous stab wounds from a daytime attack.
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29/06/2015
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The pearl industry is undergoing a raft of changes at production, supply and retail levels. EMILY MOBBS dives down for a closer look.
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29/06/2015
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The local branded jewellery sector is anything but stagnant. EMILY MOBBS reports on the latest international entrants to set up camp and how the established brands are evolving.
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29/06/2015
• Megan Austin
Transparent, faceted green gemstones ranging from mint to moss to dark viridian have held our fascination for generations. What could they be? Megan Austin continues the Gem Detective series.
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29/06/2015
• Doug Fleener
Everyone knows staff motivation leads to success. DOUG FLEENER says what might not be so obvious is that motivation can’t be taught and rather needs to be encouraged.
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29/06/2015
• Sue Cockburn
Businesses looking to generate repeat business should start by building stronger customer relationships. The key, according to SUE COCKBURN, is to be consistent with both product and service.
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29/06/2015
• Upasna Kakroo
Coming up with unique content can be time consuming and difficult. UPASNA KAKROO discusses ways jewellers can easily generate content for store websites and social media pages.
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29/06/2015
• Angela Tufvesson
Gender-based marketing is a traditional approach to business; think pink for girls and blue for boys. However, recent trends indicate a shift towards androgynous and gender-neutral branding, particularly in the jewellery industry. ANGELA TUFVESSON reports on recent findings.
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29/06/2015
The key to success for any business is the right staff; however, difficult trading conditions could call for an employee review. Instead of trying to motivate people, the key is to inspire the motivated and remove the unmotivated.
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29/06/2015
• Mark McGuire
“My passions were all gathered together like fingers that made a fist. Drive is considered aggression today; I knew it then as purpose.” – Bette Davis.
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