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Birmingham to host inaugural Jewellery Biennial in 2027

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.

‘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…

Market Cross jewellers lands business award

A north-east jewellery chain has been awarded a ‘special recognition’ from Middlesbrough…

Watch out for the Swiss franc

Swiss watchmakers have reacted to the strength of the franc by raising their prices in the…

Jeweller nominated for Women in Business Awards

A Cheshire jeweller has been shortlisted for the Women in Business Awards covering the North…

BUDGET: BRC welcomes Osborne rates review, NI abolition for under-21s

The Chancellor has used his last budget of this Parliament to reconfirm his commitment to…

Q&A: Orbitvu (photography equipment)

[intro]Jewellery Focus chats to Andrew Dibben, owner of AJ’s Studio & Camera Supplies,…

Net loss of UK stores almost triples in 2014

Nearly three times as many shops disappeared from UK high streets last year compared with…

Jeweller scoops prize at Heart of Manchester Retail Awards

Manchester-based Christopher James Jewellers has picked up the Retail Team of the Year gong…
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