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Ramsdens reports record first-half profit as gold price surges

Ramsdens reports record first-half profit as gold price surges

Birmingham to host inaugural Jewellery Biennial in 2027

Birmingham to host inaugural Jewellery Biennial in 2027

Pomellato expands Pentagoni collection

Pomellato expands Pentagoni collection

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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.

CBI: September retail sales grew faster than expected

Sales and orders grew at a stronger rate than had been expected in the year to September…

Global diamond jewellery demand grew 3% in 2014

Global diamond jewellery demand grew 3% in 2014 to exceed $80bn (£51bn) for the first time,…

Rumblings from the East

It has taken years for the jewellery industry to get back to a semblance of growth. But…

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…
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