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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Oct- 2012 -4 OctoberEconomy
UK economy ‘returns to growth’
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 UK’s 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 year’s South Wilts Business of the Year Awards – 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
JeDeCo’s showroom supports Independent Retailer Month
Newly opened in June 2012, JeDeCo’s 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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Mar- 2012 -21 MarchTrade Organisations
Lord Mayor launches official prospectus for Jewellery Quarter BID
Birmingham's Lord Mayor has helped to unveil a 'treasured' document for the Jewellery Quarter – the prospectus for the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQ BID).
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1 MarchEconomy
Gold prices fall amid growing confidence in US economy
Gold prices fell more than five per cent yesterday afternoon after the chairman of the US Federal Reserve expressed confidence in the US economy.
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Feb- 2012 -17 FebruaryEconomy
Retail sales rise by 0.9 per cent in January
An unexpected rise in sales in the first month of 2012 has both surprised and delighted the retail industry.
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