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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May- 2020 -21 MayCoronavirus
HS Walsh provides NAJ Members with cleaning supply offer
Equipment supplier HS Walsh is providing members of the National Association of Jewellerโs (NAJ) with discounted cleaning solutions in light of the ongoing pandemic. The offer includes a discount on chemicals and machinery needed to allow for a safe reopening of the jewellery retail sector after lockdown has eased. The…
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20 MayDesigners
Astrid & Miyu founder launches business accelerator programmeย
The owner of Astrid and Miyu has announced the launch of a new mentoring programme for small businesses looking to establish retail start-ups in the UK.ย ย Three independent businesses, including alcohol brand Collagin, accessory brand Sun and Day and handbag brand AMZA have now been chosen for a three-month Business…
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20 MayRetailers
Chisholm Hunter launches campaign to support Mental Health Awareness Week
Jewellery retailer Chisholm Hunter has launched a social media campaign to support Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May). In an Instagram post, the retailer revealed it will be sharing positive posts to help its followers who may be suffering from mental health conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic. The post said:…
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20 MayCoronavirus
Bulgari reopens jewellery factory amid Covid-19 pandemic
International luxury jeweller Bulgari has announced the reopening of its factory amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement posted on Linkedin, the company said its factory had opened on 18 May in accordance with the Italian Presidential Decree. The statement read: โAbove all else, we are ensuring the wellbeing of…
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18 MayCoronavirus
Assay offices reopen following temporary closures
All four assay offices across the UK have now resumed assay services following their temporary closure in light of the ongoing pandemic.ย The British Hallmarking Council confirmed that opening hours and arrangements are now being โmanaged carefully in line with government advice to ensure the welfare of staff and the…
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18 MayCoronavirus
Impact of Covid-19 on platinum market โless than expectedโย
The impact of the global pandemic on the platinum market has been โless than expectedโ, according to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC).ย ย In its Platinum Quarterly publication for the first quarter of 2020, the group claimed the net effect of the pandemic was โless than fearedโ, despite having a…
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15 MayDesigners
Astrid & Miyu supports Womenโs Aid
Astrid & Miyu has announced it is supporting Womenโs Aid by donating 100% of profits from its Rainbow Collection to the charity which supports domestic abuse survivors. Support from the London-based jewellery brand follows findings from a recent Womenโs Aid survey that found abuse has worsened since the start of…
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15 MayCoronavirus
IRC launches โWe are openโ scheme amid Covid-19 crisis
The Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC), a group of trade organisations representing different independent retail sectors across the UK, has launched โWe are openโ, an online map and directory of independent shops that are still open and operating responsibly during the Covid-19 pandemic.ย Under the governmentโs guidance some high street retailers…
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14 MayManufacturers
Hean Studio resumes operations
Hean Studio has revealed it is now reopen for business. The precious metal castings specialist had initially stopped operations in light of the ongoing pandemic. However, it has now reopened with a team of skeleton staff in order to keep employees safe and enable social distancing in line with government…
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14 MayNews
Online retail sales soar to 10-year high amid Covid-19 crisis
Online sales growth surged to a 10-year high in April, up 23.8% year-on-year, amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Thatโs according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which tracks the online sales performance of over 200 retailers. According to the report, the spike in sales was โoverwhelminglyโ driven by…
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