Cadfolio founder and the author of The Digital Jeweller, Ryan Edkins, reveals why jewellery retailers should embrace a digital inventory.
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200 UK shopping centres ‘at risk of falling into administration’
Experts warn ‘perfect storm’ is making it difficult for retailers to make a profit and say there are too many shopping centres ‘doing the same thing’ .
Editor’s View: “Younger customers will not shop in a store with no online presence”
As November is an important month for online retail, our editor looks at the need for jewellery firms to have a digital platform.
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Inside Swarovski’s new ‘immersive’ Oxford Street store
Swarovski has opened the doors to its newly-designed Oxford Street store with several new features created to heighten the customer experience and bring its crystal offering to life. The store, which is minutes away from Oxford Circus, has been designed with the customer at the forefront and showcases what the brand describes as a “unique…
OPINION: It’s time to commit to age diversity
Guest column by Gary Ingram, chief executive officer, TheDiamondStore.co.uk I began this series of opinion articles in May with a conversation about age, so it feels appropriate to end the run on the same topic this month. The average age for retirement now in the UK is between 66–70. UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES)…
TOP TIPS: How to market a jewellery brand to today’s hybrid consumer
Diana Sherling, founder, Lily Flo Jewellery, shares her thoughts on the art of marketing to today’s hybrid consumer… What is the hybrid consumer? Over the years the customer has dramatically changed. Technology has given the customer access to information to inform and inspire themselves with brands that they often have never heard of. Yet, for…
Editor’s View: “All the winners and finalists deserved public recognition for their achievements over the last 12 months”
Organising an awards ceremony can only be compared to planning a wedding – it takes months of preparation, and then it’s over with a flash, but the memories still remain. On Monday night we presented the second annual Professional Jeweller Awards at the Bloomsbury Ballroom in London, and it was a truly special evening. Over…
House of Fraser will be transformed into the ‘Harrods of the high street’ says new owner
Sports Direct’s controversial owner Mike Ashley promised to turn House of Fraser into the “Harrods of the high street”, after his group announced the acquisition of the ailing department store chain for £90m on Friday. Sports Direct International plc made a statement to the London Stock Exchange last week that it has bought all of…
OPINION: The most creative storytellers own the online jewellery retail world
Guest column by Gary Ingram, chief executive officer, TheDiamondStore.co.uk Storytelling is an ancient art. Great stories captivate our attention, make us feel strong emotions and can motivate us to take action. We only need to look at the current political landscape to see how powerful stories are, and how, when told right, they can shape opinions,…
Editor’s View: “There is no reason this can’t be a thriving trade for years to come”
I’m feeling excited about the future of the luxury jewellery industry. Yes, I am aware of the struggles on the British high street, and I know times are feeling particularly hard right now, but in the midst of challenging retail conditions I am seeing innovation shine through — and a lot of it is being…
