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Ramsdens raises profit forecast amid record price of gold

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Tasaki launches first metal jewellery collection

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HKTDC to launch twin jewellery shows in March

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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.

Online retail sales jump 12% in July

UK online retail sales surged 12% year-on-year in July and were up 15% when excluding…

INTERVIEW: Scott Thompson, Carat*

Luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat* spent the latter half of 2014 expanding its footprint…

UK gold demand grows 6% while Asia’s appetite declines

Global gold demand fell by 12% in the second quarter of 2015 compared with the same period…

Ministers launch consultation on Sunday Trading hours

The power to extend Sunday trading hours for high street shops could be devolved to local…

‘Heritage Walks’ to launch in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter

The Birmingham Museum Trust has announced that it will launch a series of heritage walks…

Creative industry employment jumps 15.8%

Employment in the UK creative industries has jumped 15.8% since 2011 with 1.8 million jobs…

Consumer confidence at highest level for 15 years

Consumer confidence is at its highest level since the late 1990s, according to new figures…

‘Retailer resurgence’ continues through April

Retail footfall across the UK has continued its recent resurgence with Easter fortnight…

Retail sales damaged by early Easter

Retail sales fell in April as an early Easter “pulled” sales into March and impacted…

Watchfinder founders shortlisted for entrepreneur of the year award

Co-founders of watch etailer Watchfinder, Stuart Hennell and Lloyd Amsdon, have been…
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