Retailers

Loans boost announced for independent retailers

More coronavirus support loans are to be made available to independent retailers following a change to state aid rules. Changes…

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William and Son enters administration

William and Son, a Mayfair-based jeweller, has fallen into administration.  Damian Webb and Phillip Sykes of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP…

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New grants to be made available for small businesses

Grants totalling £20m are to be made available to small businesses, the government announced today (July 30). Thousands of smaller…

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Sale price still main driver for jewellery purchases, NAJ finds

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has published its latest consumer research on the role of jewellery in the lives…

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Usdaw urges public to support shopworkers

Retail trade union Usdaw is urging shoppers to follow the law and help to protect shopworkers and other customers by…

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NFRN urges retailers to follow guidance on face coverings

The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN), which represents 15,000 stores in the UK and Ireland is urging its members to…

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Rise in ‘Golden Age’ Hollywood-inspired rings

Vintage diamond engagement rings worn in the ‘Golden Age’ of Hollywood are reportedly making a comeback, according to a Mayfair…

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Bira urges PM to ‘give us back our high streets’

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intervene and “give us back our high streets”.…

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Grace & Co acquires Nomination site

Grace and Co has acquired the site of jewellery brand Nomination’s Milton Keynes store. Its monobrand store in centre:mk has…

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Bira backs plans for tougher shoplifting penalties

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed government plans to take a tougher stance on shoplifting. Home Secretary Priti…

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