Sector Insight: watches and jewellery
23 Nov 2011 | by Jane Bainbridge
The economic downturn and factors such as the falling marriage rate and the rise of mobiles are affecti ng watch and jewellery sales.
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The proliferation of discount retailers, both on the high street and online, has helped this sector hold up well during the downturn.
The economic downturn and factors such as the falling marriage rate and the rise of mobiles are affecti ng watch and jewellery sales.
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