CBI reports flat high street sales and expects business situation to deteriorate

UK high street sales were flat in August compared with last year. Despite this being in line with expectations, sentiment…

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Trollbeads announces UK winner of ‘People’s Bead’ competition

Carolyn Brettell has been announced as the UK winner of the Trollbeads ‘People’s Bead’ competition 2012.

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byBiehl chosen as ‘Inspirational Awards’ charity jewellery

Danish jewellery company byBiehl has been chosen as the charity jewellery for the Inspirational Awards.

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Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council to launch award at IJL

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council will introduce a new category to its annual awards at International Jewellery London (IJL).

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Lily Blanche expands to China

Edinburgh-based jewellery company Lily Blanche is expanding into the Chinese market as part of a joint venture with Ashton Lord.

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De Beers moves aggregation of worldwide production to Botswana

After almost 80 years in London, De Beers’ aggregation of diamonds moved to Botswana on 14 August.

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Could rise in retail sales signal a stronger UK economy?

Better-than-forecasted sales figures have helped to raise hopes that the UK’s recession may not be as deep as first feared.

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byBiehl and Oliver’s to collaborate

Jewellery brand byBiehl and Essex nightclub Oliver’s will collaborate to raise the profile of both brands.

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Change in PAYE structure

From April 2013 the way employers report pay as you earn (PAYE) details to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will…

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Fatlip wholesale rebrands as Miss Milly

Miss Milly is the new name for the wholesale side of costume jewellery brand Fatlip.

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