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Ramsdens raises profit forecast amid record price of gold

Ramsdens raises profit forecast amid record price of gold

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Tasaki launches first metal jewellery collection

HKTDC to launch twin jewellery shows in March

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.

Royal Mint unveils new e-waste gold extracting factory

The Royal Mint has announced the launch of a new factory which will extract gold from…

BoE cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time in four years, with the…

UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts industry welcomes new secretary and minister of state

The UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts industry has welcomed the appointment of Lisa…

Cold weather chills consumer spending in June

UK Total retail sales decreased by 0.2% year on year in June, against an increase of 4.9% in…

BATF and NAJ unveil executive appointments following AGMs

The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ)…

UK sales slightly increase by 0.7% in May

UK total retail sales increased by 0.7% year on year in May, against a growth of 3.9% in May 2023.

Chancellor cuts NI by a further 2p as part of Spring Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a further 2p cut to National Insurance falling from 10%…

NAJ roundtable discusses future of trade with Chris Bryant MP

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) hosted a special 23 person industry wide…

Consumer confidence falls in February

UK consumer confidence dropped two points in February to -21, according to GfK’s long-running index.

Queens of Weymouth jewellers to close after three years

Queens of Weymouth jewellers in Dorset has announced that it is closing after three years of…
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