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Tiffany & Co. unveils new Bird on a Pearl capsule collection

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Former NAJ president David Doyle dies at 64

Former NAJ president David Doyle dies at 64

Ramsdens raises profit forecast amid record price of gold

Ramsdens raises profit forecast amid record price of gold

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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.

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The chancellor has outlined a series of measures to help combat the rising cost of living in…

13 Spring Statement predictions

With both the global and UK economies coming under pressure from the rising cost of living…

BoE raises interest rates to 0.75%

The Bank of England has raised interest rates back to the pre-pandemic level of 0.75% as it…

Retail sales monitor shows ‘cause for optimism’, Bira says

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has said there is “cause for optimism”…

NAJ expands team through gov kickstarter scheme

The National Association of Jewellers has welcomed Ahmed Mohammed and Mojtaba Noori into its…

Petra Diamonds Tender 4 sales hit $140.6m

New report indicates extent of high street challenge, says Bira

A report released by PwC about a study on how the high street is fairing shows how…

Consumer confidence falls for second consecutive quarter

The Deloitte Consumer Tracker has revealed UK consumer confidence fell by one percentage…

BoE raises interest rates to 0.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the second time in three months to…

Chancellor unveils 50% rates discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality,…
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