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Former NAJ president David Doyle dies at 64

Former NAJ president David Doyle dies at 64

Ramsdens raises profit forecast amid record price of gold

Ramsdens raises profit forecast amid record price of gold

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Economy

The economy has a direct influence on the UK jewellery trade, affecting consumer spending, material costs, and business confidence across the sector. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed on economic trends is vital to planning and resilience. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage of economic developments impacting the trade, including inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, and supply chain challenges. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals understand the wider market forces shaping their business environment.

Economy

The economy has a direct influence on the UK jewellery trade, affecting consumer spending, material costs, and business confidence across the sector. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed on economic trends is vital to planning and resilience. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage of economic developments impacting the trade, including inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, and supply chain challenges. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals understand the wider market forces shaping their business environment.

Bira ‘disappointed’ mini-budget does ‘not help indie retailers’

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has expressed its “disappointment” that…

Usdaw urges chancellor to announce retail recovery plan

Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the chancellor to announce in Wednesday’s (8 June)…

Consumer confidence increases in June   

GfK’s fourth Covid-19 flash report has revealed Consumer Confidence Index increased by three…

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

Reopening is “no magic bullet” for retail, the British Retail Consortium has warned despite…

Google UK launches support package for small UK businesses

Google UK has pledged to support small businesses across the country with a new package of…

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…

92% of shopworkers oppose longer Sunday working hours, says Usdaw

Some 92% of retail staff in England have opposed large shops opening for more than six hours…

Bira vows to ‘fight’ for retailers who missed out on Covid-19 support

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has vowed to continue to “fight for…

11 ways to encourage the high street to remain Covid-secure 

This week marks a big shift for the retail sector as many non-essential stores in England…

39% of UK SMEs believe economy will need five years to recover from Covid-19

Four in 10 (39%) small business owners believe it will take at least five years for the UK…
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