Nana Fink, a luxury jewellery house hailing from Basel, is looking to grow its international network of retailers beyond existing partners in New York, London, Biel, Lörrach, Zurich and St. Moritz. The designer maker is well-connected with London’s fashion scene, which helped her secure a showcase of her work in Paul Smith’s flagship Mayfair…
Bransom becomes Hot 100 Partner for next 3 years
Electronic point of sale expert Bransom Retail Systems has enjoyed a record breaking year in 2014 with sales up 50%. As a huge thank you to the jewellery industry that benefits from its system, the company has agreed a three year deal to become the Technology Partner for the Professional Jeweller Hot 100. The Hot…
Sif Jakobs signs with CMJ Media for PR in the UK
CMJ Media, a PR company owned by The Company of Master Jewellers that specialises in jewellery brands, has landed the account to promote Sif Jakobs Jewellery in the UK. The Danish brand became an authorised supplier to The Company of Master Jewellers buying group, helping it secure retail accounts up and down the UK…
Continental Jewellery creates catalogue for 2015
Continental Jewellery UK will unveil its 2015 collection in a stylishly produced catalogue at this month’s Baselworld exhibition (pictured here exclusively for the first time). The Birmingham-based wholesaler promises that every item featured in the publication will be kept in stock in the UK so jewellers can expect order fulfilment within fewer than four days.…
i2i Events cancels 2015 Jewellery & Watch London
Exhibition organiser i2i has confirmed that this year’s Jewellery & Watch London has been cancelled. Exhibitors who took place at last year’s event at the Saatchi Gallery in June have been informed. Jewellery & Watch Birmingham, which runs alongside Spring Fair in February each year, will continue.
Uno de 50 secures shop space on Regent Street
Spanish jewellery, watch and fashion giant Uno de 50 has confirmed its first store opening in the UK will be in April on London’s prestigious Regent Street. The brand signalled its intention to expand into the UK with a debut appearance at February’s Jewellery and Watch Show in Birmingham where it reported strong inquiries from…
Inhorgenta attracts 26,000 visitors to Munich show
Inhorgenta reported one of the most successful years in its 42 year history this weekend. The Munich watch and jewellery exhibition said that the number of international trade visitors rose strongly, reflecting the growing importance of Germany, and German brands around the world. Professional Jeweller magazine was a sell-out at the exhibition, which will encourage…
Online sales rocket on smart phones and tablets
E-commerce is increasingly being driven by shoppers using mobile devices, according to the latest research from IMRG and Capgemini. Four out of every 10 transactions over the internet came from tablets and smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2014, up from 37% in Q3. Growth of sales from mobile devices accelerated at its fastest rate…
