Category Archives: Customer Service

Celebrate With Us a Great Night at Pebbles Edinburgh

Last night we held our ‘Celebrate With Us’ event at Pebbles Edinburgh.  We invited customers and local business people to join in our celebration of being recognised as one of Britain and Ireland’s top 50 Inspiring Independent Jewellery Retailers (Retail Jeweller Magazine) and … Continue reading

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Pebbles Named as a Retail Star in Professional Jeweller”s Hot 100

Finally the time has arrived that we can shout about Pebbles being one of Professional Jeweller’s Hot 100! We have had to keep this a secret for a few months until the swanky launch party on Tuesday (06/09/2011) night. Val and Kevin … Continue reading

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Jewellery and Diamond Valuations – why bother?

People come to us in Edinburgh and Bo’ness for jewellery and diamond valuations for diamond rings and various other pieces of gold, platinum or silver jewellery and watches for many reasons.  It may be that you have inherited a piece … Continue reading

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Shop on-line or in independent high street shops?

What makes us shop on-line or on the high street? The art of shopping is changing and fast – or so we are continually being told, but why? There is no doubt that internet shopping gives us a huge choice … Continue reading

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Are you a “universal shopper”?

I attended a taster session last night for the Mary Portas skillsmart retail masterclasses. As well as exploring the threats to our High Street – Supermarkets that sell everything from food to fashion (some are now venturing into selling cars!), … Continue reading

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Hallmarking – why the fuss?

Hallmarking, along with a lot of other business regulations, is currently under review by the Goverment under its drive to reduce “red tape” and trading restrictions on businesses. So, Hallmarking why the fuss?                You may have seen or heard … Continue reading

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Customer Service – does it influence buying?

My turn to introduce myself to the blogging world. I’m Val, co-director of Pebbles and lover of unusual, beautifully made jewellery. I have a “thing” about good customer service and I think far too often we accept bad customer service … Continue reading

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