Pandemic

Forum Jewellers to offer free Valentine’s proposal ring

Forum Jewellers has launched a free proposal ring campaign to celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day. The retailer is offering customers…

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Alrosa posts strong recovery due to holiday sales

Alrosa has reported a sharp increase in sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 due to strong demand during the…

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Retail sales fall to lowest ever annual level

The retail sector has suffered its largest annual fall since records began, with total sales down 1.9% against the year…

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Goldsmiths’ Company hires new head for 2021 fair

The Goldsmiths’ Company has appointed Matthew Burgess to be the new head of its 2021 fair, covering for Harriet Scott…

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Istanbul Jewelry Show postponed until May

Organisers for the annual Istanbul Jewelry Show have announced that the event has now been postponed until 27-30 May 2021. …

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Sunak looks to raise corporation tax in March budget

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly looking to raise corporation tax in the upcoming March budget to pay off the estimated £400bn borrowed by the…

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Just Diamonds sees 8% year-on-year rise in turnover

Just Diamonds has announced an 8% year-on-year rise in turnover in the second half of 2020 compared with the same…

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Lucapa’s Mothae diamonds sell for £4.1m

Lucapa has announced that a parcel of 4,676 carats rough diamonds from the Mothae kimberlite mine were sold for a…

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NAJ moves June summit to September

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has decided to further delay its all-encompassing membership event due to the ongoing Covid…

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Chancellor unveils £4.6bn in new lockdown grants

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the chancellor…

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