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Jul- 2020 -24 JulyCoronavirus
Retail sales boosted in June
The volume of retail sales rose by 13.9% in June against May figures, as non-food and fuel stores continued their…
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22 JulyEvents
London Design Academy launches post-pandemic forums
The London Design Academy will launch this week, alongside the first in a series of online global forums, entitled ‘East…
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21 JulyCoronavirus
The importance of bringing the luxury in-store experience online
The jewellery sector as we know and love it has changed beyond recognition. Part of the beauty of shopping for…
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17 JulyTips
Going online – John Lewis closes down eight stores as Covid progresses
Following the havoc caused by COVID-19, the John Lewis Partnership has shocked the world with a difficult decision—permanently closing down…
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16 JulyInternational
Diamond sales plummet at De Beers
Rough diamond sales at De Beers slumped by 96% to $56m (£44.6m) in the second quarter of the year, down…
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16 JulyCoronavirus
NAJ set to cut jobs
The NAJ has confirmed it is facing a “number” of redundancies following a widespread restructuring programme across several trade associations.…
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15 JulyEvents
Inhorgenta cements plans to go ahead in open letter
Inhorgenta Munich, a jewellery and watch trade show that attracts international visitors, has published an open letter in support of…
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15 JulyCoronavirus
Swatch Group reports 46% drop in sales
Swatch Group has reported a 46% drop in sales in the first half of the year, due to the coronavirus…
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13 JulyFeatures
Why D2C strategies hold the key to retail’s future
As UK retail stores reopen, questions remain about whether ‘normal’ service will be resumed. With many store closures since March,…
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10 JulyRetailers
Usdaw ‘disappointed’ PM fails to back shop worker protection law
Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the prime minister for failing to back a new law to protect shop workers…
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