Retail sales fell for the first time in 25 years last year, says the leading UK retail industry body. Total sales slipped by 0.1% in 2019, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and advisory firm KPMG, the first annual sales decline since they began monitoring the sector in 1995. The downturn was influenced by […]

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After a divisive European election on Sunday May 26, and as the terms of Brexit remain irresolute, UK online jewellers continue to face uncertainty. As we approach the Brexit deadline on October 31, a decline in consumer confidence and transport chaos just before Christmas are prime ingredients for an e-commerce nightmare. With that in mind, […]

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Central banks’ demand for gold reached a three year high, rising 8% during the first half of 2018 compared to the same period last year, according to a World Gold Council market update on central bank buying activity released today. Data reveals that 2018 H1 marks the strongest year for central bank gold buying since […]

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