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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Nov- 2011 -29 NovemberEconomy
BRC study highlights economic promise of retail industry
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published "comprehensive new evidence" on retailing's importance to kick-starting growth and job creation. The research, entitled UK Retailing: leading globally, serving locally, "brings together data on all facets of retailing for the first time."
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2 NovemberUncategorized
Israel Diamond Exchange welcomes new managing director
Brigadier general Moti Besser, most recently managing director of the State Comptroller’s Office, has returned to the Israeli diamond industry as managing director of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). He was appointed by president Yair Sahar to take on the position at IDE and will “play an active role in…
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Aug- 2011 -8 August
UK remains “on a growth track”, says CBI
The UK economy will continue to grow in 2011, albeit at a sluggish rate, and will pick up modestly in 2012, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s latest economic forecast.
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May- 2011 -20 May
No strong recovery for some time yet, warns CBI
The UK economy will continue to make headway in 2011, but growth will be patchy and slow, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) latest economic forecast.
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