Month: August 2016
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Aug- 2016 -31 AugustEconomy
Consumers shun shops on August bank holiday in favour of dining out
Retail destinations in the UK saw a drop of 3.3% over the August bank holiday weekend compared with last year,…
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30 AugustTrade Organisations
Fairtrade unveils nationwide push to promote Fairtrade Gold jewellery
The Fairtrade Foundation has unveiled a new initiative as part of its Fairtrade Gold Campaign – named ‘I Do’ –…
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30 AugustCurrent Affairs
Iconic jewellery store to close after nearly 150 years
Prestons of Bolton – known to many as the ‘Diamond Centre of the North’ – is set to close its…
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24 AugustCrime
Man charged following Ernest Jones robbery in Derby
A man has been charged following a robbery at a jewellery store in Derby’s Intu shopping centre. The break-in happened…
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24 AugustManufacturers
Anais Paris hits UK independents in July amid reports of exceptional early sell-through
Hot Diamonds has seen an encouraging start to sell-through of its new brand Anaïs Paris with UK independents. Adryan Cresswell,…
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24 AugustCurrent Affairs
UK Jewellers launch parliamentary petition to restrict offshore UK hallmarks
A group of UK silversmiths and jewellers have launched a campaign to restrict the use of distinctive traditional UK hallmarks,…
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23 AugustCurrent Affairs
Men in retail sector paid £4,523 more than women
Men in the retail and wholesale sector are paid on average £4,523 more than women, new research has claimed. According…
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22 AugustCurrent Affairs
‘Unfair contract terms’ costing small firms billions
Half (52%) of small firms have been stung by unfair contract terms with suppliers, costing nearly £4bn in the last…
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22 AugustRetailers
Flawless Jewellery sponsors British paratriathlon champion
Family-run Flawless Jewellery, based in Kent, has announced a sponsorship agreement with British paratriathlon champion Cassie Cava. Cava, 24, who…
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19 AugustRetailers
Apprentices ‘can earn 270% more’ than graduates, says Barclays
Apprentices can earn 270% more over their lifetime than university graduates, according to new research from Barclays and the Centre…
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