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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Jul- 2015 -20 JulyUncategorized
Footfall down across the UK in June despite buoyant sales
Footfall in June was 1.5% lower than a year ago and down from the 1% fall in May despite retail sales recording their strongest growth in 18 months during June. This is according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor which found both shopping centres…
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May- 2015 -19 MayEconomy
‘Retailer resurgence’ continues through April
Retail footfall across the UK has continued its recent resurgence with Easter fortnight bringing shoppers to the high street in force compared to 2014. Ipsos Retail Performance, the global retail and footfall consultant compiles the Retail Traffic Index (RTI), which is derived from the number of individual shoppers entering over…
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15 MayEconomy
Footfall dips slightly in April
Footfall in April was 0.8% lower than the same time last year, according to new figures released today by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). This is according to the BRC and Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor which found footfall in April was below the three-month growth average of -0.3%. High…
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Apr- 2015 -16 AprilWatch Focus
One in ten consumers considering smartwatch purchase
One in 10 consumers (10%) is considering buying a smartwatch in 2015, according to the Barclaycard Consumer Spending Report for Q1 of this year. The figures suggest several million smartwatch sales could take place throughout the UK this year, yet demand could outstrip supply as only 28 million are expected…
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Mar- 2015 -11 MarchEconomy
Stable footfall growth established for UK retailers
UK retail fall rose for the third consecutive month in February, the longest singular period of year-on-year growth since 2007. This is according to the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) from global retail and footfall consultant Ipsos Retail Performance, which is derived from the number of individual shoppers entering over 4,000…
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Jan- 2015 -16 JanuaryEconomy
December footfall rises but still down on 2013
Retail footfall in December showed the best performance since January 2014, but was still down on the same month in 2013, according to the latest BRC/Springboard Footfall Monitor. Total retail footfall in the UK was up 2.4% on the fall in November, but down 0.7% year-for-year and below the three-month…
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Oct- 2014 -29 OctoberRetailers
Argento offers £15,000 reward for stolen jewellery
Argento owner Peter Boyle is offering a £15,000 reward for anyone who can produce relevant information leading to the recovery of £80,000 worth of stolen Christmas stock. The theft happened overnight between 10pm Saturday October 25 and 7:45am on Sunday October 26, when over £80,000 worth of Christmas Pandora stock…
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20 OctoberEconomy
September retail footfall drops marginally
Footfall in September declined 0.9% compared to the same month last year, however it increased by 1.1% compared with last month. According to the BRC Springboard Footfall Monitor, footfall on the high street was down 0.6% on the previous year, while footfall in shopping centres down by 2.6%, its steepest…
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Sep- 2014 -15 SeptemberEconomy
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Footfall in August was down 1.1% compared to the same month last year despite the best sales growth since January, according to new figures. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) Springboard Footfall Monitor said the high street was the worst performing area with footfall down 2.8% on the previous year –…
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8 SeptemberEvents
Endless Jewelry signs 40 new UK accounts at IJL
Rapidly-growing brand Endless Jewelry has enjoyed a successful show at this year’s International Jewellery London, signing 40 new accounts. This is the first year the brand, owned by former Pandora boss Jesper Nielsen, has exhibited at the show. New stockists include Flitwick Jewellers, Inspired by Brufords, John Moore Jewellers Cork, Bonds…
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