Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has a vibrant jewellery trade, with a mix of independent jewellers, designers, and manufacturers contributing to both local and national markets. From traditional craftsmanship to contemporary design, the region offers opportunities for growth, export, and supply chain development. Jewellery Focus covers Northern Ireland’s jewellery sector with insights into business developments, regional trends, and trade initiatives, helping professionals stay informed about this important part of the UK industry.
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Jun- 2025 -13 JuneNews
Warm weather fails to boost footfall in May
Retail footfall across the UK declined by 1.7% compared with May 2024, spelling a sharp drop from the 7.2% rise recorded in April, according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic Solutions. The downturn affected most retail locations, with High Streets down 2.5% year-on-year, and…
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May- 2025 -9 MayEconomy
UK footfall jumps 7.2% in April
UK footfall increased by 7.2% in April (YoY), up from -5.4% in March, the BRC has revealed. During the four weeks from 6 April to 3 May, footfall increased across all segments – high street by 5.3%, retail parks by 7.5% and shopping centres by 5.6%. Across nations, footfall also…
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Mar- 2025 -18 MarchRetailers
Astrid and Miyu agrees settlement deal with Dylan Oaks over design clash
Cult jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu has announced the settlement of a legal claim against Irish jewellery retailer Dylan Oaks for copyright and design rights infringement involving 18 styles from the brand’s signature collections. The case was filed last year on 22 March. However, the Belfast-based jeweller Dylan Oaks has…
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Jan- 2025 -3 JanuaryEconomy
Total footfall was down 2.2% in 2024
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2% compared with 2023 according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall decreased year-on-year for all four nations, with Scotland falling by 1.5%, England by 2.1%, Wales by 2.6%, while Northern Ireland experienced the biggest decline at 5.8%. Alongside this, total…
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Nov- 2024 -1 NovemberEconomy
Footfall declines 1.1% in October
Footfall in the UK fell 1.1% in October compared with the previous year, according to data from the BRC. Alongside this, footfall fell compared with a 3.3% increase in September. High Street footfall decreased by 3.6% in October, down from a 0.9% increase in September. Also, shopping centre footfall fell…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustRetailers
Wolf announces new sales manager
Wolf has announced the appointment of Oliver Archer as its new sales manager for the South of England, Wales and Republic of Ireland. Archer joins Wolf with over a decade of experience in the watch and jewellery industry. He brings a wealth of knowledge gained from roles in luxury retail,…
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5 AugustRetailers
Wolf appoints new sales manager
Wolf has announced the appointment of Neil Cooksley as its new sales manager for the north of England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Cooksley has worked within the watch and jewellery industry for almost 25 years having started his career at a high street jeweller. Following that, he then moved to…
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Mar- 2024 -26 MarchEconomy
Bumper Easter week to boost footfall by +6.6%
Footfall is forecast to rise by +6.6% across all UK retail destinations over the week of Easter, according to MRI Software. MRI said it anticipates that shoppers will “flock” to retail parks this week to stock up on Easter essentials ahead of the weekend with the latter part of the…
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Mar- 2023 -15 MarchNews
Spring Budget: Corporation tax to rise to 25%
Corporation tax is set to rise from 19% to 25% for firms with profits over £250,000, as part of a number of measures announced in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget. To help offset the corporation tax rise, Hunt also announced a provision of £9bn of “full capital expensing” which for…
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Dec- 2022 -6 DecemberEconomy
Footfall rises 5.4% amid ‘cause for optimism’, Springboard says
Footfall rose by +5.4% across all UK retail destinations last week from the week before, with increases across all three key destination types (+6.9% in high streets, +4.8% in shopping centres and +3% in retail parks), according to Springboard. Springboard said this offers a “cause for some optimism” for retailers…
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