Ireland
Ireland has a vibrant jewellery sector, with independent retailers, designers, and manufacturers contributing to a dynamic trade landscape. For UK and Irish jewellery professionals, understanding market trends, consumer behaviour, and regulatory developments across Ireland is vital for identifying growth opportunities and navigating cross-border trade. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage on Irelandโs jewellery industry, including business updates, store openings, supply chain insights, and the impact of broader economic and policy changes on the sector.
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Dec- 2020 -8 DecemberCurrent Affairs
British Hallmarking Council updates EU guidance
The British Hallmarking Council has updated its guidance on hallmarking requirements from 1 January 2021, ahead of the UKโs exit from the EU. The council said that obligations to recognise equivalent EU hallmarks will end in Great Britain. EU hallmarks will continue to be recognised in theNorthern Ireland market, however,…
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Nov- 2020 -5 NovemberCoronavirus
Chancellor extends furlough scheme to March
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March, amid increased measures for business support as the UK enters a four-week lockdown. Payments are set to remain at 80% of employeeโs wages. It comes as the chancellor said that it was โright…
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Oct- 2020 -20 OctoberCoronavirus
Footfall continues decline following tiered restrictions
Footfall fell by 3.1% across all retail destinations last week from the week before, following tiered restrictions being introduced across the UK. According to the latest figures from Springboard, footfall saw largely similar rates of decline in all three destination types, with footfall down by 2.8% in high streets, 3%…
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9 OctoberCoronavirus
Gov to cover 66% of wages for firms forced to shutย
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that businesses forced to shut due to local restrictions will be eligible for a grant that pays two-thirds of staff salaries. The government will pay two-thirds, or 67%, of each employee’s salary, up to a maximum of ยฃ2,100 a month, if the business is forced…
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Sep- 2020 -14 SeptemberRetailers
Tag Heuer partners with Beaverbrooks for new Leicester boutique
Luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer has opened a new boutique in partnership with jeweller Beaverbrooks in Leicesterโs Highcross shopping centre on Friday (11 September). Tag Heuer said it aims for the 30.67sqm store to welcome customers in the โspirit of the brandโ and features a contemporary design and its โiconicโ red…
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Aug- 2020 -28 AugustRetailers
Tag Heuer and Beaverbrooks partner for new opening
Tag Heuer has announced the opening of a new boutique in partnership with family jeweller Beaverbrooks. The new site will be located in the Intu Chapelfield shopping centre in the centre of Norwich. The 22.12 square meter site features a contemporary design that uses the โiconic redโ shade that is…
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10 AugustRetailers
Usdaw calls for the public to support NI shopworkers
Retail trade union Usdaw is reminding shoppers that the wearing of face coverings is mandatory from today (10 August) in shops and shopping centres in Northern Ireland. Usdaw asks shoppers to follow the law and help protect shopworkers and other customers by wearing a face covering, while following existing social…
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Jul- 2020 -23 JulyRetailers
NFRN urges retailers to follow guidance on face coverings
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN), which represents 15,000 stores in the UK and Ireland is urging its members to follow its guidance on mandatory face coverings being introduced in retailers from tomorrow (24 July). The association said as some rules vary across England and Scotland, such as who is…
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21 JulyProduct Launches
ChloBo launches rainbow bracelet
UK jewellery brand ChloBo has announced the launch of its new โCute Charm Rainbow Braceletโ. The rainbow bracelet is available in 925 sterling silver and gold plating; silver is retailing at ยฃ69 and gold is retailing at ยฃ105.ย ChloBo said: โThese troubling times have shaken the world, its storm has…
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17 JulyCoronavirus
Beaverbrooks welcomes mandatory face coverings
Beaverbrooks has embraced the latest government announcement that requires all customers to wear face masks in jewellers from 24 July.ย While the requirement for shoppers in Wales and Northern Ireland is kept under review, the jewellers said the move was a โreally positive stepโ. The requirement was announced the week…
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