Consumer Confidence

Opsydia launches customisable ID features for diamond trade

Opsydia, a diamond security specialist, has unveiled new classifications for its sub-surface identifiers, allowing diamond manufacturers, brands and grading houses…

Read More »

Diamonds capture luxury market share, says De Beers

Diamonds have an increased potential to “capture the luxury market share”, according to the third instalment of De Beers’ Diamond…

Read More »

Retail sales rise for second month in a row

Total sales increased by 3.2% in July, against an increase of 0.5% in July 2019, marking the second consecutive month…

Read More »

The importance of bringing the luxury in-store experience online

The jewellery sector as we know and love it has changed beyond recognition. Part of the beauty of shopping for…

Read More »

Consumer confidence increases in June   

GfK’s fourth Covid-19 flash report has revealed Consumer Confidence Index increased by three points to -27 over the past two…

Read More »

Reopening is ‘no magic bullet’ for retail, says BRC

Reopening is “no magic bullet” for retail, the British Retail Consortium has warned despite UK footfall improving since lockdown restrictions…

Read More »

‘Encouraging’ start to return of non-essential retail’, says Bira

The CEO of Bira, Andrew Goodacre, has welcomed the reopening of the hospitality industry, on July 4 in England, as…

Read More »

Coronavirus: The jewellery industry’s story

At the time of writing, the UK’s embattled high street has been given a glimmer of hope, after prime minister…

Read More »

Beaverbrooks sales soar in first week of trading

Beaverbrooks revealed it has seen a “surge” in sales since reopening its doors last week, with a 30% increase in…

Read More »

Chancellor mulls VAT cut and could follow up with autumn tax rises

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering cutting VAT in order to help stimulate the economy but could follow the move up with…

Read More »