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                                27/05/2022
                                 • Martin Foster
                             In April, Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022 made a most welcome restart to the established cycle of Swiss watch industry fairs. MARTIN FOSTER takes a look at a successful return after the two-year global disruption caused by the COVID pandemic and political uncertainty.
								
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                                24/05/2022
                                 • Richard Chiu
                             An estimated 250,000 members of India’s diamond cutting and polishing industry have been placed on unpaid leave for two weeks.
								
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                                19/05/2022
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             Nationwide Jewellers’ celebrated 30 years of business with a three-day conference which has received rave reviews from attendees.
								
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                                16/05/2022
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             The potentially revolutionary work of New Zealand jeweller Ian Douglas has been acknowledged with an award for Product Design at the 2022 Red Dot Design Awards in Germany.
								
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                                16/05/2022
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             Pandora Group has unveiled plans for a new factory in Vietnam with construction scheduled to be completed in early 2024.
								
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                                12/05/2022
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction took place on Wednesday (11 May) and the lead item, a 228-carat white diamond named ‘The Rock’, was sold for more than $US21 million.
								
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                                11/05/2022
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             Three major independent jewellery buying groups have joined forces and launched a new collaborative project, the Global Jewellers Network.
								
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                                11/05/2022
                                 • Michael Hinshaw
                             Business data and intelligence are vital in any organisation. MICHAEL HINSHAW explains the mechanics in leveraging customer-centric actions to better manage your business.
								
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                                11/05/2022
                                 • Graham Jones
                             Many businesses skip routine maintenance, opting for expensive major overhauls every few years. GRAHAM JONES explains that making minor, consistent adjustments leads to savings in the long run.
								
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                                11/05/2022
                                 • Tom Martin
                             Achieving ambitious sales targets involves more than offering new products or working harder. TOM MARTIN discusses how retailers can boost sales by removing friction.
								
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                                11/05/2022
                                 • Nancy Georges
                             Communities often organise street fairs and shopping events, which to the untrained eye, may seem like a waste of time. NANCY GEORGES explains that these events are in fact an excellent chance to expand your business.
								
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                                11/05/2022
                                 • Bryan Pearson
                             Sometimes the best way to predict the future when it comes to market change and adaptation is to study the past. BRYAN PEARSON examines the lessons learned in 2021 and how they may impact 2022 as it continues to unfold.
								
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                                11/05/2022
                                 • Samuel Ord
                             The world’s largest online diamond trading network, RapNet, has banned the exchange of Russian sourced diamonds from the platform.
								
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                                02/05/2022
                                
                             Everyone wants to be protected in the event of a sudden disaster. LACHLAN RENSHAW says retailers have an important part to play in helping customers pursue quality insurance.
								
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                                02/05/2022
                                
                             MAY SPOTLIGHT:Muhammad Taqi Shakoor believes that the three most important things for a jeweller to be are honest, patient, and punctual.
								
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