Yorkshire and the Humber
The Yorkshire and Humber region is home to a vibrant and diverse jewellery trade, encompassing independent high street jewellers, bespoke designers, repair workshops, and leading suppliers. As one of the UKโs key manufacturing and hubs, it plays a lead role in craftsmanship, innovation, and local enterprise within the national jewellery economy.
Jewellery Focus reports on the latest developments from across Yorkshire and Humberโs jewellery sector, store openings, brand launches, and design showcases as well as manufacturing updates, trade events, and business insights. Our coverage highlights the regionโs mix of heritage and modernity, profiling jewellers who blend traditional skills with contemporary retail strategies.
Readers can explore market trends, regional economic updates, and the stories of jewellery professionals shaping the future of the trade in Yorkshire and Humber โ from Leeds and Sheffield to York and Hull.
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May- 2018 -31 MayEditor's Blog
High street health
Two interesting things struck me in our news coverage this month. First a new selling feature on photo-sharing social media app, Instagram, was ignored by more than 80% of retailers in its first week. A new โShoppingโ feature was rolled out to business accounts in the UK, as well as…
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Mar- 2018 -13 MarchEconomy
Study finds independent retail and leisure outlet growth is soaring
As multiple stores like New Look, Maplin and Toys โRโ Us close, a study by OnBuy.com has found that this has led to a rapid increase in the number of independent retailers. The study from the online retailer considered where multiple stores have declined in comparison to areas independent stores…
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1 MarchRetailers
Survey reveals average cost of an engagement ring
A recent survey conducted by Ripe Insurance has revealed the average money spent on an engagement ring. Some 1,500 people aged 18 and over from across the UK took part in the survey, which revealed that The traditional โthree-month salary ruleโ no longer stands, with the average person spending 1.7…
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Nov- 2015 -9 NovemberRetailers
Britainโs shop vacancy rate falls to its lowest level since June 2010
The number of vacant shops in Britain stayed the same in October when compared with September, a month in which vacant shops fell to their lowest level since April 2010. That is according to the latest figures from the Local Data Company (LDC) which found that shop vacancy in October…
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Oct- 2015 -8 OctoberEconomy
Shop vacancy levels fall to five-year low
The number of vacant shops in Britain has fallen to its lowest since April 2010, according to new figures from the Local Data Company (LDC). In September, Britainโs shop vacancy levels fell to 12.9%. This was despite the leisure vacancy rate increasing from 8.13% in August to 8.16% in September…
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May- 2013 -30 MayDesigners
Jeweller Jessica Flinn receives royal seal of approval
Acclaimed Sheffield jewellery designer and manufacturer Jessica Flinn has been recognised as one of Yorkshireโs top young entrepreneurs by the Duke of York.
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Feb- 2013 -19 FebruaryEconomy
Britainโs shop vacancy rates reduce in 2012
The shop vacancy rate average in Great Britain reduced during 2012, reports the Local Data Companyโs (LDC).
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