Consumer Confidence
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Jul- 2015 -24 JulyTrade Organisations
AnchorCert backs new Diamond ISO Standard
The Birmingham Assay Office’s AnchorCert Gem Lab has welcomed the recent publication of a new diamond ISO Standard. The standard, entitled ‘Consumer Confidence…
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14 JulyEconomy
UK retail sales record strongest growth in 18 months
UK retail sales recorded their strongest growth in 18 months as sales increased 1.8% on a like-for-like basis from June…
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8 JulyEconomy
Non-food shop price deflation slows in June
The deflation of non-food shop prices slowed to 1.9% in June compared with a drop of 2.5% in April and…
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1 JulyEditor's Blog
The naysayers must now eat their words
Almost two years ago I wrote sceptically about the initial murmurings of a merger between the two major jewellery trade…
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Jun- 2015 -30 JuneEconomy
Consumer confidence at highest level for 15 years
Consumer confidence is at its highest level since the late 1990s, according to new figures from GFK. Following a fall…
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16 JuneEvents
NAG and BJA members vote to unify
The members of the NAG and the BJA have voted unanimously in favour of unifying the two trade associations at…
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1 JuneE-Commerce
Delivery volumes for online sales up 11% in April
Online delivery volumes from UK retailers were up 11% in April compared with the same month last year, according to…
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May- 2015 -29 MayEconomy
Consumer confidence falls in May
Consumer confidence fell in May after holding steady in April at its highest level since 2002, according to new figures…
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27 MayEconomy
High street footfall up 4.4% over bank holiday weekend
High streets have received a welcome boost over the bank holiday weekend, with footfall across the UK up 4.4% year-on-year. …
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19 MayEconomy
‘Retailer resurgence’ continues through April
Retail footfall across the UK has continued its recent resurgence with Easter fortnight bringing shoppers to the high street in…
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