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Birmingham to host inaugural Jewellery Biennial in 2027

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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.

Retail associations respond to ‘encouraging’ Autumn Budget

A number of retail associations have responded positively to the Chancellor’s Budget which…

Spending growth slows to 2.4% as consumers feel ‘inflation squeeze’

Consumer spending growth slowed to 2.4% year-on-year in October which, with inflation at 3%,…

Fighting back against the algorithms

Now that the show season has cooled down, we head into the final quarter of the year, and…

Fit for a Disney princess: F Hinds values character rings

From Aladdin and Jasmine, to Cinderella and Prince Charming, marriage is at the heart of…

Jewellers’ customer data at risk from new EU legislation

Customer engagement specialists, Redblok, have warned that many business owners are unaware…

3 sure-fire strategies for UK jewellers in uncertain times

Three big news topics that concern the UK jewellery industry have recently been debated in…

Significant rise in business confidence

Overall business confidence has risen significantly since the start of the year, according…

Businesses must “remain resilient” despite political uncertainty

British entrepreneur Cat Paton has said British businesses should “remain resilient”…

Businesses unable to cope with interest increases, research shows

One in 25 businesses would be unable to pay off its debts if the interest rates were to…

CBI boss calls for ‘Brexit task force’

Britain’s business leaders have the “solutions” to help Britain get a good deal from Brexit,…
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