10 Years Ago in Jeweller: March 2009
A snapshot of the industry events that made news headlines in the March 2009 issue of Jeweller.
A snapshot of the industry events that made news headlines in the March 2009 issue of Jeweller.
They’ve had a turbulent decade following the global financial crisis, but after a return to popularity and technology breakthroughs, pearls are back on top – can they stay there? ARABELLA RODEN takes a closer look
As consumers become more and more intrigued by niche jewellery finishes, the ancient craft of Mokume gane has recently found popularity. LUCY JOHNSON explores the appeal of this striking technique and speaks to its devoted craftsmen.
Over the past few years, I’ve visited and spoken to many jewellery retailers who have been the victims of crime – ranging from theft to break-ins and armed robberies. I’ve seen too many simple security steps overlooked, ignored or neglected. Jewellery businesses need to take security seriously and continually budget for upgrades and improvements.
MARCH SPOTLIGHT:
BUDJ JONES seldom make mistakes with his favourite tool, starrett dividers.
Strong leaders know they need a supportive, capable team around them if they are going to hit all of their goals. Selecting that team is a skill in itself. AMYK HUTCHENS reports.
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) condemns moves by opposition parties in the Australian Senate to rollback regulations defining the entitlements of casual workers.
It’s critical for any small business that you ensure customers can find you online and in person. This simple online tool makes it easier than ever. KATIE BUNCH explains how.
Customer satisfaction is not the same as customer loyalty but if customers are happy, does it matter what retailers call it? Yes, says LISA MASIELLO, who argues that the terms aren’t interchangeable.
From the grandeur of large geodes to the colourful and unusually patterned agate and jasper varieties, quartz is one of the most abundant, widely studied and adored mineral groups, popular amongst gem collectors and jewellers alike. STACEY LIM explores the continuing love and admiration for its coloured crystalline varieties.
Amid turbulent times for the Swiss luxury watch industry – and the news that the Geneva show is set to synchronise with Basel in 2020 – MARTIN FOSTER reports on the latest from this year’s SIHH.
As the retail industry adapts and evolves to meet the demands of the consumer, BRYAN PEARSON discusses what today’s retailers are doing right – and what they’re still getting wrong.
I don’t know about you, but I’m totally confused. Regular readers will know that more often these days, I don’t know whether I’m Arthur or Martha – or in this age of gender equality, just ‘Ar’!
We recently got a rare look at how a company tried to source these exploits through private one-on-one deals—because the company came to us.
Ennead Architects has won the international design competition to design the new Shanghai Yangtze River Estuary Nature Preserve in China. Located on an island at the mouth of the Yangtze River, the design was made to raise public awareness around the impact of pollution and construction. The nature reserve aims to rescue critically endangered species and restore biodiversity while allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a natural setting outside the dense urban core of Shanghai.
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Fitbit’s simple activity tracker delivers the basics at an attractive price—but not much more.
Everyone frets about screen time, but what they should really be focusing on is something called connected parenting.
“Alexa, should I be worried about the Eero deal?”
Michael Peck
Security,
So who won?
For all its bluster, Japan had been a taught a lesson it would not forget. Or, rather, the tactical lessons would be forgotten five years later, when Japanese soldiers again had to turn themselves into human anti-tank mines in a vain attempt to defeat American Sherman tanks.
This is a story of a battle that was, and a war that wasn't.
(This first appeared several years ago.)
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If stage two of the light rail cannot be justified on financial grounds it should be shelved, regardless of whether or not federal funds are available.
We create memorials to help us honour and remember a person or an event of significance to us. Lest we forget.
Warner Edwards has changed its name to Warner's three years after co-founder Sion Edwards left the UK gin company.