Retail sales slow in February

Retail sales slowed to a near standstill in February, as like-for-like sales grew by just 0.1% compared with the same…

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UK Fairtrade gold volume sales up 440% in 2015

Volume sales of Fairtrade gold increased by 440% in the UK in 2015, according to new figures from the Fairtrade…

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Gerard Butler signs with Festina

Watch brand Festina has announced it has signed Scottish actor Gerard Butler as its new brand ambassador. The Hollywood actor…

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Five arrested: 90-mile police chase after jewellery store raid ends in dramatic crash

Five men whose failed smash-and-grab bid on a jewellery store in Taunton, Somerset, have been arrested after a 90-mile police…

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UK shop prices fall for 34th consecutive month

Shop prices fell 2% year-on-year in February, the 34th consecutive decline following January’s 1.8% fall. That’s according to British Retail…

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De Beers says rough diamond demand ‘is improving’

Demand for rough diamonds continues to improve for De Beers as it announces an increase in sales for its second…

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Polished diamond prices remain firm in February

The price of polished diamonds continued to rise in February continuing the uptrend since November, according to new figures. The…

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London Diamond Bourse launches new IIDGR window service

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) today launched a new window service which will enable members diamonds to be sent to…

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Beaverbrooks named in Sunday Times ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’

Family-owned Beaverbrooks has been named in the Sunday Times ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ for the 13th consecutive year.…

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Signet Jewelers announces strong fourth quarter

Signet Jewelers, one of the world’s largest  retailer of diamond jewellery, has reported a strong fourth quarter in its latest…

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