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As more jewellery brands embrace lab-grown diamonds, some fear oversupply

Inside Retail

In 2018, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shifted its definition of what could be marketed as a diamond, stating that it “is no longer accurate to define diamonds as ‘natural’ when it is now possible to create products that have essentially the same optical, physical and chemical properties as mined diamonds”.

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Here’s why everyone is talking about garment workers in Bangladesh

Inside Retail

Eighty-three percent of the hazards had been remediated by February 2018. Before it expired on May 31, 2018, nearly 200 brands and retailers signed onto the 2018 Transition Accord , which extended the agreement for another three years. Why is the Bangladesh Accord set to expire? This is what’s set to expire on May 31, 2021. .

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Two for one: Why age diversity in the workplace is a good deal

Inside Retail

We know that hiring or promoting older workers is essential for multi-generational teams to be successful. Age discrimination, or ageism, is a commonly experienced form of discrimination. Provide equal access to training, promotion, work adjustments and flexible work. per cent put that age at over 55 years old.

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Tunsgate Quarter welcomes Soho Fine Art Gallery to scheme

Retail Focus

Established publisher and promoter for some of the country’s most talented artists, Buckingham Fine Art has chosen to open its first ever gallery in the covered shopping centre, offering customers the opportunity to browse original and high quality limited edition artwork from both emerging and established published artists in person.

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Clothing The Gaps founder on the power, value and values of their tees

Inside Retail

I’ve also been creating Aboriginal merchandise, usually in the form of training singlets, for a long time. We used these as incentives to encourage Aboriginal people to participate in our health promotion programs. The merchandise from participating in the health promotion programs became highly sought after.

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Powerlist Influential 30 Architects 2024: Islam Al Mashtooly, Design Director, OBMI

Design Middleeast

In 2018, Islam curated the Egyptian National Pavilion at the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale. He actively participates in events and competitions that promote both architecture & design regionally and globally. The year was rounded off for Mashtooly with an AIA ME Honorable Award for his Egyptian Science City project.

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Proud local creates shop window for Barossa producers

Inside Retail

Long-time winemaker Shelley Cox has found a cost-effective way to promote and sell brands from her Barossa community. Shelley pivoted from her 20-year winemaking career in 2018 to start her consultancy business guiding small businesses in the Barossa. And I decided we could do the same for local makers and merchants.”.

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