04/11/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Gone are the days of clear division between fine jewellery and costume jewellery – today, the dynamic category of fashion jewellery reflects how consumers want to shop, ARABELLA RODEN reports.
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30/03/2017
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
A qualitative study of Australian jewellers has revealed a number of insights about the state of the industry. EMILY MOBBS reports.
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19/09/2014
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Bold, statement pieces have characterised the fashion jewellery scene for years but could a completely different design aesthetic change the landscape? Emily Mobbs investigates.
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16/07/2014
• Tennille Secomb
Brand ambassadors were once chosen for their beauty and popularity but Tennille Secomb discovers that no longer cuts it with today’s consumers. Technology has paved the way for a new kind of flag-bearer altogether.
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25/06/2014
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Branded jewellery might get consumers through the door but stocking it is no sure-fire way to be successful in this market. Emily Mobbs explores how suppliers are helping retailers to provide the all-important added value.
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25/06/2014
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Word on the street is that people buy brands, not products. EMILY MOBBS reports that jewellers can achieve cut-through with their store-brands if they tune-in to what consumers want.
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28/10/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Jewellery already appeals to a person’s sense of sight and touch. Imagine if it could appeal to a person’s sense of smell also, asks Emily Mobbs.
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30/09/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The new season has arrived, bringing with it jewellery in sharp geometric shapes, summer hues and a touch of bling. Retailers should act now to take full advantage of these emerging trends.
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07/12/2012
• India Nicholson• Staff Journalist
Swarovski Gems' annual Gem Visions has been published. Now in its 10th year, Gem Visions forecasts global trends including the latest trends in jewellery design. What might customers be seeking in the coming year.
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27/11/2012
• Dean Millard • Staff Journalist
When times are tough, and during market corrections or periods of great economic change, savvy businesses can actually position themselves ahead of the competition and succeed not despite the current market conditions, but because of them. Dean Millard went in search of jewellery retailers who are taking advantage of opportunities and are thriving, not just surviving.
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14/02/2012
• Timothy Grey
Once, having a piece of jewellery hand-made specifically crafted for you was the province of the obscenely rich. Tim Grey reports on how consumers of every type are demanding accessories created specifically for them.
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01/12/2011
• Aaron Weinman
Social media is online marketing gold, but what happens when companies lose control of their virtual stores? AARON WEINMAN reports
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28/09/2011
• Kristy McCormick
Children's jewellery can be rewarding segment of the jewellery market but the market has evolved. Are you capturing your share of the kid’s market?
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28/09/2011
• Aaron Weinman
Christmas is the busiest time for jewellery retailers and in today's current retail climate jewellers need to be more proactive to increase sales.
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18/08/2011
• Sonia Nair
Australia’s jewellery industry is ageing and traditional skills could be lost if younger talents aren’t nurtured. Sonia Nair investigates training and employment challenges facing young jewellers.
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