Pandemic
The pandemic has had a lasting impact on the UK jewellery trade, reshaping consumer habits, supply chains, and retail strategies. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, understanding these changes is essential to adapting and building resilience. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of the pandemicโs effects on the industry, including market analysis, business recovery strategies, e-commerce growth, and insights into shifting demand patterns. Our reporting helps trade professionals navigate the ongoing challenges and opportunities in a post-pandemic landscape.
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Jul- 2020 -13 JulyFeatures
Why D2C strategies hold the key to retailโs future
As UK retail stores reopen, questions remain about whether โnormalโ service will be resumed. With many store closures since March, the pandemic has encouraged a deep introspection on how consumer expectations, purchasing patterns and priorities are speeding up a shift to online-first, direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail strategies.ย In April, the UKโs…
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10 JulyRetailers
Usdaw ‘disappointedโ 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 from violence. The trade union has called for a firm commitment from the government to take all available actions to tackle the issue. The news comes as Usdaw revealed one…
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9 JulyEvents
GNCCF moves online
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) has announced it will move to a digital platform this summer, with the launch of GNCCFonline, set to take place between 25 July and 31 July 2020. The online selling showcase will feature 160 designer-makers who had originally been selected to take part…
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8 JulyEconomy
Government to crack down on violence against shopworkers
The government has vowed to crack down on violence and abuse against shopworkers. In a statement, yesterday the Home Office said it will work with National Retail Crime Steering Group (NRCSG) on a best practice guide to support staff in reporting these crimes, strengthening and making full use of existing…
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8 JulyFeatures
How Amazon can help the jewellery industry to shine
With Covid-19 shutting down the high street, many jewellery businesses have turned to online retail to survive. Even as shops begin to open their doors, social distancing measures mean that footfall is unlikely to be on the level it was pre-pandemic. But since two thirds of consumers begin their online…
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6 JulyTips
Weddings post-Covid-19 – What they will look like
Nearly 250,000 weddings take place in the U.K. every year but if thereโs one thing newly engaged couples wonโt be promising this 2020, itโs โI do.โ Under some circumstances, weddings with brigades of up to 30 people will now be permitted to take place in England starting July 4. But…
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6 JulyFeatures
Three ways that Covid-19 will change retail foreverย
In the midst of a global pandemic the UK high street is suffering more than ever before with many ailing big names, from fashion retailer French Connection warning it will run out of cash within the next few months unless it secures a cash injection, to the ongoing struggles of…
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3 JulyEvents
JWF and Autumn Fair 2020 cancelled
Hyve, the organiser of Autumn Fair and co-located Jewellery & Watch and Fashion (JWF), has announced the cancellation of both events this year. In light of the ongoing pandemic, the four-day Autumn Fair will return to the NEC Birmingham on 5 September 2021. The Spring Fair, however, will still be…
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3 JulyFeatures
Reducing returns abuse without sacrificing customer experience
For merchants, delivering a great customer experience has always been high on their list of priorities. Itโs essential for fostering customer loyalty, and increasing top-line revenue. A significant aspect of customer experience is how a merchant handles returns, as this can mean increased flexibility and convenience for consumers. Recent Forter…
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1 JulyRetailers
Usdaw calls on government to consider new deal for retail workers
Retail trade union Usdaw is marking 100 days of lockdown by calling for a new deal for workers, after the coronavirus emergency has shown that โmillions of low-paidโ and โundervalued workersโ have โstepped up in the most difficult of circumstancesโ. Usdaw said workers in retail, manufacturing, distribution and home delivery…
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