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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Apr- 2020 -7 AprilCoronavirus
CMJ takes โunprecedented stepsโ to support membersย
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) announced that it is bringing forward its retrospective rebate payment to members in its latest efforts to provide support amid the pandemic. Retailer members of the association will now receive their retrospective rebate today (7 April), three months earlier than normal. The CMJ has…
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7 AprilCoronavirus
Theo Fennell launches online auction for charity
Theo Fennell has announced that it is hosting a seven day silent auction on its website, with a percentage of proceeds going towards the Kensington and Chelsea Foundationโs Covid 19 Appeal. The British fine jewellery and silverware brand said that the auction will feature five โone-of-a-kindโ pieces, all of which…
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3 AprilCoronavirus
Chancellor unveils new measures to SME loan scheme
Chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a major overhaul to his previously announced SME loan scheme. Initially, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) was aimed at businesses unable to secure regular commercial financing as the virus took its toll on the UKโs economy. However, according to Sky…
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1 AprilCoronavirus
A fifth of SMEs at risk of collapse, say experts
Almost a fifth of SMEs will not survive the coronavirus crisis, according to new findings from the Corporate Finance Network.ย The group predicted that the closures would take place within the next four weeks despite government support measures, as the pandemic continues to unfold and affect retail. The network, which…
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Mar- 2020 -31 MarchCoronavirus
Covid-19: Stephen Webster supports Mind
Stephen Webster has announced he will donate 10% of all online sales to Mind charity during the coronavirus pandemic.ย ย The jeweller said that it is important to monitor mental health during the current pandemic, as โthe world can begin to feel a very dark and lonely placeโ. Mind is a…
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26 MarchCoronavirus
Covid-19: Banks under fire over emergency loan scheme
Banks have come under fire over government-backed emergency loans which require business owners to sign for a personal guarantee, as the UK battles with the Covid-19 pandemic. The British Business Bank (BBB) opened applications for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) on Monday (23 March), and claimed the loan…
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25 MarchCoronavirus
Assay offices close their doors
All four assay offices across the UK have closed their doors amid the coronavirus crisis. The assay offices, in Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Sheffield, will now be closed for business for โat leastโ three weeks. In a statement, the British Hallmarking Council said: โThe pandemic has caused many disruptions to…
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23 MarchRetailers
H.Samuel announces temporary store closures amid Covid-19 virus outbreak
High street jewellery store H. Samuel has announced the temporary closure of all its stores amid the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. The retailer announced all store closures will take effect from today (Monday 23 March) but its website will be โopen as usual.โ In a statement, the retailer…
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20 MarchCurrent Affairs
Covid-19: Government to pay 80% of salary to staff unable to work
Chancellor Sunak Rishi has said the government will pay 80% of wages for employees who arenโt able to work due to the coronavirus, up to ยฃ2,500 a month according to the BBC. The โunprecedented measureโ comes as the government has unveiled more plans to protect jobs and businesses amid the…
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19 MarchRetailers
Pandora closes stores across globe
Pandora has announced the temporary closure of many of its stores in order to โsupport the effortsโ to limit the spread of Covid-19. In its latest statement, the group confirmed that it had temporarily closed all owned and operated stores in the United States, Italy, Germany, France and Spain. In…
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