Investment

Over 50 retailers sign letter demanding business rates fix

Over fifty major retailers have come together to demand the government takes action to fix the “broken” business rates system.…

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Watches of Switzerland revenues jump 17.8% in Q1

Watches of Switzerland has reported a 17.6% increase in total revenue to £209.4m for the three months to 28 July…

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Retail employment falls 2.3%, 14th consecutive quarter of decline

Retail employment has fallen by 2.3% during the three-month period ending 30 June, marking the 14th consecutive month of decline.…

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How can the luxury watch industry survive?

The Swiss watch industry has dominated ever since the 1800s when farmers began assembling handcrafted mechanical watches during harsh winter…

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Turning savvy shoppers into loyal customers

Omnichannel shopping has presented retailers with new opportunities to utilise a multitude of customer touchpoints relating to purchases, offers and…

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Six tips to utilise the government’s R&D tax credit scheme

Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a government incentive designed to reward UK companies for investing in innovation. However,…

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Making finance more engaging

An engagement ring is one of the most exciting purchases many individuals (or couples) can make. Marriage proposals are causes…

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Retail investment intentions lowest in survey history, says CBI

Retail Investment intentions for the year ahead have weakened to the lowest balance in survey history, at -65%, according to…

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How jewellers can utilise their independent status

As an independent jewellery retailer or brand, you are in a unique position to highlight your status as a smaller…

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Retail sales ‘below expectation’ in April

Retail sales fell below expectations in April, despite a total sales increase of 4.1% against the decrease of 3.1% the…

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