09/02/2019
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
One might hope that a new year would bring with it new ideas and hope that the Australian jewellery industry could, once again, share a united and cohesive voice.
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06/12/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
There are plenty of questions and theories concerning De Beers’ decision to enter the synthetic diamond market. Some believe synthetics are simply a logical extension of its existing business while others view it as monopolistic behaviour aimed at controlling the industry.
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07/11/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
Can anyone really predict the future of synthetic diamonds? COLEBY NICHOLSON asks: Do lab-created diamonds carry the same romantic notions of a natural diamond, or are they shrouded in stigma?
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01/10/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
Another International Jewellery Fair (IJF) has come and gone and the ‘buzz’ on the first day caught many by surprise; the atmosphere among the retailers and exhibitors was certainly upbeat.
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15/08/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
The industry politics of the past few years has certainly quietened down. In fact, there’s far less controversy in general, particularly surrounding the JAA; however, this doesn’t mean dissatisfaction has subsided.
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15/08/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
It’s a real shame to see the decline of Baselworld. Its status as the world’s number one watch and jewellery fair has been in decline for many years, but the news that Swatch Group had quit the show sent shockwaves throughout the industry, most notably in Switzerland.
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10/08/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
There’s an old adage: “Be nice to people on your way up because you’ll meet them on your way down”.
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07/08/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
It's been relatively quiet over the past six months when it comes to industry politics. However, COLEBY NICHOLSON says that while the noise has subsided, the dissatisfaction hasn’t.
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26/06/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
Pandora Australia recently announced its latest round of account closures as it seeks to reduce its retail distribution.
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28/05/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
Regular readers will be aware that I am not a fan of buzzwords. You know the type of thing – terms such as thought leader, empower, sea change, drill down, engagement and journey, just to name a few. And it’s even worse when it’s politically correct marketing jargon.
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08/05/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
While most people are stuck with the notion that their store should, or must, have full e-commerce capabilities, COLEBY NICHOLSON has something to say.
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16/04/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
The Institute of Public Accountants’ (IPA) investigation into concerns over the ‘audit’ of the JAA’s 2017 Financial Statements is continuing.
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29/03/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
Many business owners believe that despite having a proficient website, it should also be on the top search results. COLEBY NICHOLSON talks about SEO keywords, Google search, rankings and if there truly is any value getting businesses on Google's first page.
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06/03/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
COLEBY NICHOLSON talks about the battle between the online and traditional sectors and shares some good points as to why traditional jewellers should be pushing harder to strengthen their positions in the market.
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07/02/2018
• Coleby Nicholson • Managing Editor
There’s no doubt that the jewellery industry will see some major shifts in 2018 - after all, they have already started. Change is happening all around us now but I have often said that these substantiative shifts take time to flow through to jewellery.
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