Bira welcomes £50m fund to prepare high streets for shoppers return

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed a new £50m boost to help local authorities prepare high streets for…

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Indian Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Show goes virtual 

The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), organisers of the Indian Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Show (IFJAS) have revealed that…

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NAJ publishes updated guidance for jewellers

The NAJ has published a third version of its guidance for jewellers ahead of the reopening of non-essential stores on…

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Goldsmiths’ Company Charity awards over £700,000 in grants through the Covid-19 fund

The Goldsmiths’ Company and Charity have awarded over £700,000 in grants to people working in the craft, trade and allied…

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Hirsh London announces launch of its by-appointment taxi service

Luxury jewellery retailer Hirsh London has announced the launch of its new electric Hirsh Taxi.  In an innovative move to…

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Leo with Love launches giveaway initiative

Leo with Love has launched a new initiative that will enable customers to receive a complimentary piece of jewellery for…

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ISparkle sees increased demand for investment diamonds

Diamond specialist iSparkle, a group that specialises in large, rare and coloured diamonds, has noted a “significantly increased” demand for…

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From dark store to hybrid store – adapting to a new world order

It’s safe to say the embattled UK high street had a rocky start to the year, with a reported 18,248…

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UK online sales surge by more than 100% in May

UK online sales surged by 103% in the four weeks ended 16 May, according to new data from Nielsen. The…

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Crafts Council publishes first industry report

The Crafts Council, alongside support from the Goldsmiths’ Company, has published the first major report that identifies the strength and…

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