Retail Sales

UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost

UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024,…

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Richemont’s jewellery maisons boost Q3 sales

Richemont has reported a 10% increase in its Q3 sales to €6.2bn (£5.2bn), driven by its jewellery sales which saw…

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Diamond market remains stable but cautious in 2025

The diamond market was stable in December, with holiday sales matching the industry’s modest expectations, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond…

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BRC warns of 2025 falling sales volume despite December sales growth

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned of possible falling sales volume in 2025 despite the modest increase in total…

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H&T Pawnbrokers profit before tax jumps to £9.9m

H&T Group, the UK’s largest pawnbroker and a retailer of new and pre-owned jewellery and pre-owned watches, has reported a…

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Diamond prices plummet in July

Diamond prices dropped sharply in July amid slow retail sales and an oversupply in India, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond…

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Cold weather chills consumer spending in June

UK Total retail sales decreased by 0.2% year on year in June, against an increase of 4.9% in June 2023,…

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UK sales slightly increase by 0.7% in May

UK total retail sales increased by 0.7% year on year in May, against a growth of 3.9% in May 2023.…

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Richemont sales rise 3% to €20.6bn in FY 2024

Richemont has reported a 3% increase in group sales to €20.6bn (£17.6bn) in FY 2024, driven by jewellery Maisons and…

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Retail sales slow as high cost of living enters third year

UK total retail sales increased by 1.2% year on year for the four weeks ended 27 January 2023, compared with…

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