
Unfortunately, criminals are once again targeting jewellers with alarming frequency. The majority of recent incidents have affected retailers inside shopping malls and have resulted in extensive damage to premises, however in this current economic downturn as a result of lockdowns, we urge everyone to remain vigilant.
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Mr Colin Campbell – a stalwart in our industry and a long-standing and loyal client of Cape Precious Metals – began his career in jewellery in London in 1972. He moved to South Africa in 1982, where he was involved with the Ekurhuleni Jewellery Project from 2008 until his retirement at the end of January 2021. Under his watchful eye, the EJP shepherded over 80 students through their theoretical and practical jewellery skills training programmes, with a successful uptake of over 60% of these students entering full-time positions within the jewellery sector.
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At the time of writing, South Africa is back under level 3 restrictions, and rumours abound that a harder lockdown is on the cards. With the pandemic still a pervasive part of daily life, this year’s Valentine’s Day strategy must take this challenge into account. As COVID-19 infection rates increase and people avoid malls and retail spaces, your online presence will need to do the heavy lifting, and the focus this year should be on your digital marketing campaigns.
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