Laings introduces appointment-only system in Southampton

Laings has announced it will announce that it will reopen its Southampton store on 16 June, following the latest government…

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UK GDP expected to decline 7.2% in 2020 amid ongoing pandemic

The continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus is expected to see the UK economy contract by 7.2% in 2020, with…

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Signet to close 80 UK stores permanently

Signet Jewelers has announced that it will not reopen 80 of its UK stores, in an effort to emerge “stronger…

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British Craft Trade Fair to launch online show

The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) has announced that it will run a new online, interactive exhibition for designer-makers who…

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Consumer spending drops 26.7% year-on-year in May

Consumer spending contracted 26.7% year-on-year in May. This is according to new data from Barclaycard, which revealed that spending on…

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Bira opposed to proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has expressed concern for proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws. Under plans being suggested…

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Reed Exhibitions cancels IJL 2020 

The organiser for International Jewellery London (IJL), Reed Exhibitions, has announced that the September event has been cancelled.   The trade…

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BlueRock Diamonds completes $700k diamond sale

BlueRock Diamonds, a diamond producer that owns and operates the Kareevlei diamond mine in South Africa, has announced the private…

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Say it with Diamonds sales surge amid lockdown

High-street jeweller Say it with Diamonds has reported a 267% sales uplift on engagement rings amid the nationwide lockdown. The…

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Sunday trading deregulation would be a ‘slap in the face’ for key workers, says Usdaw

Shopworkers union Usdaw has titled government plans for Sunday trading deregulation as a “slap in the face” for key workers…

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