BRC: Retail sales growth hits six-year low

UK retail sales have decreased 1% on a like-for-like basis, a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed. …

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Thief jailed after threatening retail staff with pitch fork

A thief who threatened staff and stole from two Essex stores, including a jewellery retailer, has been jailed. Connor Sexton targeted…

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Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 announces exhibitors

The Goldsmiths’ Company has revealed the 126 exhibitors that will be taking part in the 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair…

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Chopard announces collaboration with Rihanna

Luxury Swiss jewellery brand Chopard has announced a collaboration with singer Rihanna for two upcoming collections. The ‘Rihanna Loves Chopard’…

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Retail footfall expected to grow 5.4% over Easter weekend

Retail footfall in the UK is set to increase 5.4% over the Easter weekend, according to retail expert Springboard. The…

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Ivanka Trump, and why reputation is king

Can you imagine if your own father had so many critics, and ignited such visceral disdain, that merely bearing his…

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Family-owned jewellers in Cambridgeshire to close down

A third generation jewellery retailer in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, is to close down after a drop in footfall left the…

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Bank closures cause concern for SMEs

Following the closing of more Lloyds Banking Group’s branches, The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has expressed concern about what this…

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UK retailers fail to lift sales despite higher footfall

 Despite positive footfall levels in March, sales for UK retailers failed to grow. According to accountancy firm BDO’s High Street…

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Simon Rainer given freedom of The Goldsmiths’ Company

Simon Rainer, former CEO of the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA), has been given the freedom of The Goldsmiths’ Company. Rainer…

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