The jewellery industry reports from retailers show a largely successful Christmas 2011. Earlier-than-usual discounting by retailers will have led to increased sales, as did Christmas Eve falling on a Saturday with only Signet Group and Tiffany & Co. reporting slower trading in the UK and Europe. British jewellery company Asprey reported a 36% increase in sales in December at its London flagship store, while independent retailer Kabiri enjoyed a 120% increase in sales value at its Marylebone London store.
