eBay Pursues Growth with Digital Passports

eBay forecasts that the upcoming EU requirement for Digital Product Passports will enhance authentication and trust, driving higher resale prices and boosting its platform advantage in the circular economy. What Is It? The EU is implementing Digital Product Passports (DPPs) under its Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. These passports provide unique product identifiers, compliance documentation, […]

How Tech and Trace Delivered a US$80bn Luxury Market

Luxury bag with QR code for digital product passport

[FEATURE – 15 min read] There is no better way to understand the power of technology and traceability tools like the Digital Product Passport, than by looking closely at the luxury accessories market. While the physical forms of luxury bags and jewellery differ, their roles in modern lifestyles are closely aligned. Both serve as intimate […]

Customers Lean In To Digital Channels

Recent research shows that 46 percent of customers prefer digital product traceability tools, compared to 33 percent who favour traditional analogue formats and 21 percent who want a combination of both. This reflects a clear preference for the portability, flexibility and immediacy offered by digital solutions. (Source: McKinsey & Co, Bain & Co, De Beers, […]

Product Insights Lead Customer Expectations for DPPs

Recent research highlights that customers expect much more from traceability tools than simple origin details. Demand for services such as product information reaches 88 percent, followed closely by certification at 86 percent and aftercare at 85 percent. Warranties and resales information also show strong demand at 82 and 81 percent respectively. (Source: MCI and Authentique […]

Customers Demand Diverse Capabilities from DPPs

Recent findings show that customers expect traceability tools to provide a range of practical capabilities. Certificate storage ranks highest in demand at 45 percent, followed by fast verification at 43 percent. Uniform procedures, serial numbers and sales history all received similar levels of interest, around 41 to 42 percent. (Source: Zimmerman et al. University of […]

High Value Jewellery Drives Demand for Traceability

Recent studies reveal that customer demand for product traceability tools is strongest in high value jewellery segments. Fine and luxury jewellery received the highest rating at 9 out of 10, followed closely by engagement rings and designer brands at 8. Demand drops to 6 for vintage jewellery and falls further to 4 for fashion jewellery. […]

Luxury Goods are Key Focus for Provenance

Recent research shows that customer demand for product traceability tools, such as digital product passports, is highest in luxury accessories. Over 80 percent of consumers in the UK and US want traceability for handbags and watches, and 78 percent for jewellery. Demand is much lower for categories like footwear and outerwear. (Source: MCI and Authentique […]

Craftsmanship and Trust Drive Consumer Decisions

More than half of consumers prioritise quality craftsmanship and retailer reputation when choosing jewellery products or suppliers, with emotional significance, brand trust, and exclusive designs also ranking highly. Ethics and sustainability, while important, were a lower priority in this context. (Source: Jewellers Mutual, August 2024) Interpretation Customers are making purchase decisions based on tangible product […]

Valterra CEO Confident Platinum Will Sustain Rally Amid Robust Demand

Valterra’s CEO Craig Miller cites structural supply shortfalls, revived jewelry and autocatalyst demand, and slower EV adoption as key reasons the platinum price surge can be sustained. What Is It? Valterra Platinum, the newly independent platinum producer spun out of Anglo American in late May 2025, is capitalising on a sharp rally in platinum prices. […]

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