27/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
International fashion jewellery retailer Lovisa has indefinitely closed its entire store network in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in response to new government coronavirus restrictions.
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26/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
A revision in the Rapaport Price List, published on 20 March, prompted hundreds of sellers to remove their products from the RapNet trading platform and vote to suspend the List for the first time in its history.
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24/03/2020
• Jeweller Staff
The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show have been rescheduled for the second time as the coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate.
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24/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Following the Australian Government’s guideline for all non-essential stores to cease trading in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Michael Hill International has closed all 165 Australian stores for an indefinite period.
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24/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
With Baume & Mercier seeking to expand its presence in Australia, ARABELLA RODEN caught up with chief operating officer Daniel Braillard to find out what retailers can expect from this historic Swiss watch brand – including its ground-breaking new model.
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23/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
As part of its new $66 billion stimulus package, the Australian government has announced a raft of measures to help small business owners weather the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
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20/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
A West Australian mining company has discovered a potentially record-breaking deposit of gold at the Mallina Gold Project, 80km south of Port Hedland.
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20/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Police are appealing for information after three men broke into the Germani Jewellery store in the Sydney CBD at 3am on Thursday 19 March, stealing items valued at $500,000.
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19/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
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19/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Jewellery trade shows JCK Las Vegas and JCK Luxury have been postponed to later in 2020, following health and safety advice from US authorities.
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19/03/2020
• Jeweller Staff
UPDATED: Bookmark this page and check back to keep updated on the status of major trade shows and events during these uncertain times. Postponed and cancelled events will continue to be updated here.
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18/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
The coronavirus pandemic has led to the closure of major diamond bourses and Rolex’s Swiss factories, while Pandora Jewelry sales have fallen more than 70 per cent.
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18/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
As the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, continues to spread across Australia, it is imperative for retailers to take precautions and prepare for major disruptions. Here’s how to keep yourself, your staff, your customers, and your business safe.
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13/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Paul Zahra, former CEO of David Jones, will take over as CEO of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) when executive director Russell Zimmerman retires in May.
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10/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Pandora Jewelry is restructuring its international business, closing three regional headquarters and reducing staff by 180.
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