Economy

Britain’s shop vacancy rate falls to its lowest level since June 2010

Britain’s shop vacancy rate fell to 13.3% in August, down from 13.4% in July, its lowest level since June 2010. …

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Economic recovery solid, but growth ‘will even out’: CBI

The UK economic recovery is on solid ground but growth will even out in the second half of 2014 and…

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Signet Jewelers report 17.1% UK sales increase in second quarter

Signet Jewelers, the parent company of Ernest Jones and H.Samuel, has reported a total increase of 17.1% in UK sales…

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UK gold demand increases by 21%, says World Gold Council

UK demand from gold rose by 21% in the second quarter of this year, compared with the same period the previous…

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July hallmarking rises 9.4%, gold carries poor performers

July 2014 showed a continued growth trajectory in gold hallmarking figures, with 9ct gold rising 28.1%, and 14ct and 18ct…

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LVMH enjoys 3% rise in H1 jewellery and watch revenue

Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH),  recorded revenue of €14 billion in the first half of 2014, an increase of 3%, with…

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14ct gold surges 60% in June hallmarking figures

Rising hallmarking figures showed no signs of slowing in June with the four UK assay offices reporting a 60.1% rise…

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High street retailers struggle to keep up with online shopping

Bricks-and-mortar retail stores are struggling to keep up as footfall falls while online retail grows, according to a new report…

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Shop price inflation hits record low, says BRC

Shop price inflation fell for the 14th consecutive month in June, according to the latest figures from the British Retail…

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New Designers survey reveals 90% ‘employment confidence’

A survey conducted by the organisers of the New Designers exhibition has revealed that 90% of young designers are confident…

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