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UK SMEs optimistic about 2020 growth following a strong performance last quarter

Business News by Stacey Hailes on 25th February 2020

Barclaycard has launched its inaugural SME Barometer, in partnership with YouGov, revealing that UK SMEs performed well last quarter, and are positive about the year ahead. It detailed that SMEs saw a strong end to

January brings stability to bricks and mortar jewellers

News Retail by Stacey Hailes on 10th February 2020

Theresa May Campaigns In South Wales Ahead Of The June General Election

Footfall results reveal a positive start to the year for British retailers, particularly firms trading in shopping centres.

British retail lost 57,000 workers over the last 12 months

Business News Retail by Sam Lewis on 28th January 2020

It is the 16th consecutive quarter of year-on-year decline in the retail workforce, proof that the transformation in the retail industry is ongoing.

2019 ‘worst year on record’ for retail sales, says BRC

News Retail by Stacey Hailes on 9th January 2020

Total sales slipped for the first time since the trade body began monitoring the sector in 1995.

Editor’s View: “Take a fresh approach this year…”

Business News Opinion Retail by Stacey Hailes on 8th January 2020

A new year is a good time to reflect on how business has been, what areas have worked well, and what areas can be improved.

REVEALED: The jewellery industry’s retail giants unveil their biggest business feats

Business Features News Retail by Stacey Hailes on 3rd January 2020

Leading jewellers exclusively share the success stories that made business sparkle despite challenges on the high street.

10 things the jewellery industry learned in 2019

Business Features News by Stacey Hailes on 2nd January 2020

Just like that its another year over, a new one just begun. Here, Professional Jeweller reflects on the trends and stories of 2019 that will shape the next 12 months….