Major retailers and small independents alike have expressed concern about consumer spending trends. Despite discretionary spending continuing to slow the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that consumers spent more…
Michael Hill International has officially assumed operational control of retail rival Bevilles. In late April the details of the $45.1 million deal were announced and as of Thursday, Michael…
The Australian opal mining community is demanding answers after a government error left hundreds of people without valid mineral licences. The wait for an explanation continues for more than…
Gold Corporation CEO Jason Waters has resigned from his role overseeing the Perth Mint after a high-pressure start to 2023. Waters lasted just one year in the role after…
The latest performance analysis of more than 400 independent Australian jewelery stores has been released by Retail Edge, identifying a further softening of sales. The data from April showed…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) will collaborate with eight manufacturers and a brokerage firm in what's been described as a 'strategic alliance'. Since the departure of Alrosa due to…
Online marketplace eBay is celebrating the expansion of its luxury watches division since the launch of the authenticity guarantee program in 2021. The scheme involves the assessment of watches…
The world's largest diamond mining company, the De Beers Group, has issued a statement denying claims it sold diamonds sourced from Russia. Last week, 'luxury' publication Glitz.Paris reported that…
Nationwide Jewellers' annual Timeout Conference ended on Sunday with buyers and suppliers alike making the journey to Yanuca Island in Fiji. The buying group represents 376 members and 420…
SAMUEL ORD explains how retailers can turn small wins into significant victories with branded jewellery. For the contemporary retailer one of the fastest ways to open the door to…