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Ramsdens raises profit forecast amid record price of gold

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Tasaki launches first metal jewellery collection

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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.

Retail sales slow as high cost of living enters third year

UK total retail sales increased by 1.2% year on year for the four weeks ended 27 January…

Chancellor cuts National Insurance to 10% alongside NLW rise

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a series of measures to help boost the UK economy as…

Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25%

Following 14 straight rate rises, the Bank of England (BoE) has kept interest rates…

Royal Mint launches new collection made from recycled X-ray films

The Royal Mint has partnered with Betts Metals, a 300-year-old family business, to use…

Pandora sees profits fall amid increased costs

Pandora has reported that its overall profits declined to £44.1m in FY22, down from £57.6m…

Retail sales growth slows in July amid heavy rain

The UK’s total retail sales increased by 1.5% in the four weeks to 29 July, against the 2.3%…

BoE raises interest rates to 5.25%

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 14th consecutive time to 5.25%…

Monica Vinader receives Sustainability Award from HM The Queen

Jeweller Monica Vinader has received the 2022 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable…

Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry

Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn…
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