Retailers
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Nov- 2022 -4 November
Retailers pessimistic heading into peak season, research finds
Over half of UK retailers are concerned about their businesses’ financial performance over the upcoming peak season against a backdrop of inflationary pressures and the rising cost of living, according to new research from Flintfox. It revealed that although three in five (62%) say they will be running Black Friday…
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3 November
Charles Nobel to launch range of lab-grown diamonds
New Milton jewellery business, Charles Nobel, has announced the launch of a new range of lab-grown diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are created by subjecting a diamond seed to extreme temperatures and pressures, with rough lab-grown stones crystallising within three to four weeks. Charles Nobel will offer a selection of lab-grown diamonds,…
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2 November
CME launches Italian Style collection
CME has launched its Italian Style jewellery collection which includes a specially curated selection of pieces from CME’s suppliers in Italy. The collection includes sterling silver earrings, necklaces, chains, bracelets and anklets, with yellow plated pieces available. CME has been sourcing from both large and small suppliers in Italy since…
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2 November
Alice Van Cal unveils Topaz Birthstone Collection
Alice van Cal has introduced a new range of Topaz-based pieces as part of the November edition of The Birthstone Collection, where every month of 2022 a new piece or capsule collection will be launched featuring the birthstone of the month. Among the latest range is The Anima Topaz Necklace…
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1 November
Goldsmiths opens first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique
Goldsmiths has opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, featuring the group’s first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique. The Gucci shop-in-shop boutique has its own dedicated entrance to the space in addition to the opening linked with the main Goldsmiths showroom. The boutique will have both…
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Oct- 2022 -31 October
Footfall sees largest increase since Easter during half-term week
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 8.2% last week from the week before, a greater increase than in any week since Easter 2022, according to Springboard. Footfall rose in all three key destination types; by 10.7% in shopping centres, by 8.7% in high streets and by 4.2% in retail…
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31 October
Lily Arkwright to support Unicef on Black Friday
Lily Arkwright has announced it has pledged to donate a portion of every sale to Unicef this Black Friday, as the cost of living crisis is “looming” over the world’s economy. The jeweller will donate £50 from every sale to Unicef, save the children campaign. Lily Arkwright has teamed up…
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28 October
Store vacancy rate falls but remains below pre-pandemic levels
In the third quarter of 2022, the overall GB vacancy rate decreased to 13.9%, a 0.1% rise from Q2 and 0.6% better than the same period last year, according to the latest monitor from the BRC and Local Data Company. This was the fourth consecutive quarter of falling vacancy rates.…
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28 October
Beaverbrooks unveils £1.8m refurb at Merry Hill
Beaverbrooks has invested £1.8m into its Merry Hill store in the West Midlands, including an “extensive” refit and the introduction of a new luxury boutique. The existing Beaverbrooks store has undergone a refurbishment to create a more immersive shopping experience and showcase the retailer’s jewellery and watch expertise to customers.…
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27 October
Dior unveils Rose des Vents collection
Dior has announced its newest collection, Rose des Vents, conceived as an “odyssey on the four winds”. It features a range of semi-precious stones in Monsieur Dior’s favourite colours adorning reversible medallions. Edged with a gold rice grain setting recalling a sailor’s rope, each motif is to be worn showing…
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