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.
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Feb- 2013 -5 FebruaryEvents
Patrick Fuller tells jewellery design students to consider wider career options
Industry stalwart Patrick Fuller recently told attendees at the Goldsmithsโ Companyโs โGetting Startedโ event that a jewellery design degree can mean much more than self-employment.
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Jan- 2013 -24 JanuaryEconomy
Data shows rise in retail employment despite record decline in shop numbers
Retail employment was shown to have risen by 0.6 per cent in the BRC-Bond Pearce Retail Employment Monitor (REM) for the fourth quarter of 2012.
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Dec- 2012 -6 DecemberEconomy
Starbucks pays up but business rates will still rise
Starbucksโ acceptance to pay increased corporation tax has done little to soften the news that business rates will not be frozen next year, as announced by the chancellor.
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Oct- 2012 -4 OctoberEconomy
UK economy โreturns to growthโ
According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey, the UK economy returned to growth in the third quarter.
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Aug- 2012 -17 AugustEconomy
Could rise in retail sales signal a stronger UK economy?
Better-than-forecasted sales figures have helped to raise hopes that the UKโs recession may not be as deep as first feared.
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Jul- 2012 -16 JulyCurrent Affairs
UK economy to see a return to growth
The Ernst & Young Item Club has said in its latest quarterly forecast that falling inflation and a pick-up in consumer spending will help the UK return to growth.
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16 JulyEvents
Allum and Sidaway scoops two awards
Allum and Sidaway has picked up two awards at this yearโs South Wilts Business of the Year Awards โ Best Retailer and the first Blackmore Vale Business of the Year Award.
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6 JulyEconomy
Jubilee lifts early-June footfall
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee provided an increase in footfall for non-food stores, according to the latest Retail Traffic Index (RTI).
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2 JulyEvents
JeDeCoโs showroom supports Independent Retailer Month
Newly opened in June 2012, JeDeCoโs jewellery showroom located in the Oxo Tower, has announced its support of Independent Retailer Month in July.
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Apr- 2012 -20 AprilEconomy
UK retail sales rise by 1.8 per cent in March
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has recorded the biggest monthly rise in UK retail sales in more than a year this March.
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