30/08/2011
• Aaron Weinman
Melbourne-based company Kenneth Ayres has acquired its competitor, Davies Ferguson. The deal announced on Sunday at the Sydney jewellery fair will see Davies Ferguson close after 30 years in business.
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30/08/2011
• Deborah Jane Goon
Post-Sydney fair normally means suppliers can take a quick breather after the hectic three days but that’s not the case this year for Georgini’s national sales manager, Marissa Gouras who will be managing the brand’s international expansion.
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30/08/2011
• Aaron Weinman
The International Jewellery Fair closes today but the there has been plenty of activity during the Sydney fair’s first two days.
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30/08/2011
• Deborah Jane Goon
Following a successive 20-year working relationship between Expertise Events and the Jeweller’s Association of Australia (JAA), a renewed contract has been signed for the Australian jewellery fairs for the next five years.
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30/08/2011
• Deborah Jane Goon
Although impressed with the quality of jewellery stores in Australia, US sales expert Shane Decker was shocked at the lack of training of retail staff. He says retailers have a lot to learn if they want to increase sales and profitability.
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30/08/2011
• Coleby Nicholson
An email being circulated amongst members of the New Zealand jewellery industry has caused quite a stir and seems to continue a long-standing industry feud.
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23/08/2011
• Aaron Weinman
Iconic Jewellery is set to launch its brands online in an attempt to bridge the gap between conventional and online sales.
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23/08/2011
• Aaron Weinman
The Jewellers Association of Australia has created two networking groups aimed at promoting the industry and boosting jewellers’ careers.
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23/08/2011
• Aaron Weinman
Despite a difficult economic climate in the retail category, some jewellers are showing their resilience by opening new stores.
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23/08/2011
• Aaron Weinman
Jewellery chain Michael Hill has reported a net profit of $34.4 million this financial year.
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23/08/2011
• Coleby Nicholson
The Australian watch market is in a different business cycle compared to the US - where the watch category is trading strongly, according to Guess Watches president and CEO, Cindy Livingston.
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23/08/2011
• Coleby Nicholson
The three-day International Jewellery Fair opens on Sunday and while buying groups are expecting record attendances a number of last minute plans are being finalised.
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16/08/2011
• Aaron Weinman
Rio Tinto Diamonds has launched an international diamond jewellery design competition that will culminate at next year’s Academy Awards.
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16/08/2011
• Aaron Weinman
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16/08/2011
• Aaron Weinman
Sequel AG, the exclusive distributor for GUESS and Gc Watches chose Australia for its 2011 global conference that began yesterday in Sydney.
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