Brexit appears to be driving a “needs-not-wants” approach to shopping, warns BRC chief exec.
Online jewellery retailers prepare for Brexit by upping currency payment options
19% of online jewellers have upped currency payment alternatives and added more pay-later possibilities, a new report says
Nottingham jeweller shuts shop as jewellery retail trade loses its sparkle
Family-run business ceases trading as Brexit, online shopping, and heavy discounting takes its toll.
New guidance reveals what will happen to businesses trading in rough diamonds in no-deal Brexit scenario
If the UK government has not secured a way to participate in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme independently by 29 March 2019, the UK trade in rough diamonds will be frozen.
EXCLUSIVE: Brighton jeweller beats Brexit blues with best month of trading ever
An independent jeweller is bucking the trend with sparkling seasonal sales.
Editor’s View: “What New Year’s resolutions have you set?”
It’s time for trade professionals take stock and plan for a profitable year.
Small businesses ‘watching in horror’ as risk of no-deal Brexit rises
With less than 100 days to go until the UK leaves the EU, leading business groups are urging politicians to stop “factional disputes” .
ASOS rocks retail sector with unexpected profit warning
The fashion e-commerce site has warned of weak profits this financial year after “unprecedented” discounting hit its trading in November.
TOP TEN: Industry trends set to shape second half of 2018
With the majority of this year already in the rear-view mirror and one of the most important retail seasons for jewellers quickly approaching, Professional Jeweller takes a minute to reflect on the last six months and pinpoint the key trends set to shape the rest of 2018… The battle of Brexit The past 16 months…
IN DEPTH: An analysis of the gold jewellery market in the UK
In 2017 a modest Q4 growth set the seal on a positive year for global gold jewellery demand, but the UK still remained troubled by Brexit concerns. Furthermore, hallmarking figures for the annual year recorded a 16.7% dip in the number of gold articles hallmarked, with 9ct and 18ct both taking a hit. However, things…
