Lebrusan Studio sees commitment rings ‘spike’

Lebrusan Studio has reported an increase in searches for commitment rings, with over 1,200% shoppers visiting the site looking for such pieces. According to the brand, the stats show that during the three months coming out of lockdown, “more lovers were searching for the term ‘commitment ring’ than ever before”.…

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LVMH set to block Tiffany’s court petition

LVMH has announced it plans to block a court petition launched by jewellery company Tiffany & Co, who is attempting to fast-track legal proceedings after LVMH exited a proposed $16bn (£12bn) merger. The Louis Vuitton owner had agreed to the merger last year, but pulled out last week due to…

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Mayor of London urges government to extend business rates holiday

  The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and London Councils have joined together to urge the Government to extend the business rates holiday and help protect thousands of jobs in London and across the country. Businesses in the retail, hospitality, leisure and childcare sectors are currently benefiting from 100% relief…

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LVMH set to block Tiffany’s court petition

LVMH has revealed plans to block a court petition launched by jewellery company Tiffany & Co, who is attempting to fast-track legal proceedings after LVMH exited a proposed $16bn (£12bn) merger. The Louis Vuitton owner had agreed to the merger last year, but pulled out last week due to ‘‘recent…

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UK retail sales rise for fourth consecutive month

August saw retail sales volumes increase by 0.8% when compared with July, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. According to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), this resulted in an increase of 4% when compared with February’s pre-pandemic level of sales. The value of retail…

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Natural Diamond Council launches celebrity campaign

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the launch of its first ever celebrity campaign, which will be fronted by actress Ana de Armas.  De Armas most recently received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in Knives Out, and will soon appear in the upcoming James Bond film, No…

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Government extends commercial eviction ban until end of year

The government has decided to extend its commercial property eviction ban until the end of 2020. Businesses have been shielded from eviction over the last six months through the lease forfeiture and debt enforcement moratoria, which was originally set to end on 1 October. Retail and hospitality trade associations, including…

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Emily Mortimer celebrates fifth anniversary

Jewellery brand Emily Mortimer is marking its fifth anniversary.  The Suffolk-based jewellery brand was founded by Emily in 2015 after returning from an “inspiring” trip to India.  Emily then began designing jewellery in her bedroom, and according to the brand, it has “gone from strength to strength” since.  Known for…

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Makal launches new collection at LFW

Makal is set to launch its second collection this week ahead of London Fashion Week. The Batea Collection is inspired by ancient methods of gold extraction and the collection pays homage to the wooden tool used by the Mayans to mine gold from the Earth. The collection includes 11 pieces…

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Tayroc to launch Student Ambassador Programme

Tayroc is set to launch an independent Student Ambassador and Mentorship Programme on 21 September. The new scheme is aimed at supporting students and young people in finding jobs and internships, while helping them develop necessary skills and ‘on the job’ work experience. Gemma Noble, Tayroc’s managing director and director…

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