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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, as cold weather negatively affected spending particularly on “weather sensitive categories”. The latest figures from BRC’s and KPMG’s retail sales monitor revealed that food sales increased 1.1% year-on-year over the…

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Jessica Flinn unveils new Wimbledon-inspired collection

Bespoke jeweller Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of a new Wimbledon-inspired engagement ring collection. The collection showcases two rings named after the famous Williams sisters ‘Serena’ and ‘Venus.’ The jeweller said the Serena pays homage to the iconic Wimbledon colours with its vibrant green sapphire centrepiece, complemented…

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Debenhams to close 22 stores with 1,200 jobs at risk

Department store chain, Debenhams has announced it is to close 22 stores putting 1,200 jobs at risk. The closures come as part of a revival plan for the department store laid out by lenders including Barclays and Bank of Ireland. Terry Duddy, Debenhams executive chairman, said: “Debenhams has a clear…

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Bea Jareno launches pop-up store and workshops for Valentine’s Day

South Wimbledon-based independent jewellery brand Bea Jareno is launching a pop-up store in time for Valentine’s Day at West Brompton Crossing on Lillie Road. As well as offering the company’s own products, Bea Jareno will invite a select group of ceramic artists so their goods can also be displayed and…

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Strong retail sales growth in August helps strengthen British pound

Retail sales growth of 0.3% across all sectors in August, excluding food, clothing and petrol, saw the value of the British pound increase 0.7% against the dollar at $1.32. According to figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the lower month-on-month growth rate in the quantity bought in food…

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Retailers report deepest decline in footfall since February 2014

Retail footfall in June was down 2.8% on the same month last year – the sharpest decline since February 2014. That’s according to the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor, which found in the five weeks from 29 May to 2 July footfall was worse…

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Two charged with Dorchester Hotel robbery

Flying Squad detectives investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at the Dorchester Hotel on Thursday, 10 July have charged two people. A group of six smashed their way through the front door and stole watches and jewellery before fleeing on mopeds, according to police. Brothers Reed Roberts, 23 and Skye Roberts, 19,…

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Links of London named Wimbledon’s official jewellery sponsor

Links of London has marked its 21st anniversary by launching a limited edition range in honour of being named the official Wimbledon jewellery collection. The company’s in-house design team visited the Wimbledon grounds and museum to gain inspiration for the collection, which features a set of Wimbledon themed charms such…

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