Pandemic

Laings announces £60m turnover in post-pandemic rebound

Retail jeweller Laings has announced a 62% increase in turnover, up to £60m, in its results for the year ended…

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Store vacancy rate falls but remains below pre-pandemic levels

In the third quarter of 2022, the overall GB vacancy rate decreased to 13.9%, a 0.1% rise from Q2 and…

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High street footfall continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels

Footfall levels remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2022 as rising costs are reportedly set to “batter” retailers from…

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Miriam Elizabeth: How to start a business during a global pandemic

Starting a business during a global pandemic in a saturated market? One could think an individual crazy, but I fell…

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Building platinum jewellery sales in a post-pandemic world

The COVID-19 crisis has profoundly affected the fine jewellery market in 2020, but recovery is already underway. While it is…

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London Design Academy launches post-pandemic forums

The London Design Academy will launch this week, alongside the first in a series of online global forums, entitled ‘East…

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CIBJO postpones annual conference amid coronavirus pandemic

CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has announced the postponement of its annual congress, which was due to take place in…

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Majority of SMEs believe UK is headed for deep recession post-pandemic

Almost seven in 10 (69%) small business owners believe the UK is heading for a deep recession following the coronavirus…

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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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Bulgari reopens jewellery factory amid Covid-19 pandemic

International luxury jeweller Bulgari has announced the reopening of its factory amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement posted on…

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