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US jewellery, watches sales up by 4.4 per cent year-on-year
Sales of watches and jewelry in the US showed further signs of growth in December 2024, up 4.4 per cent year-on-year, according the latest figures from the US Department of Commerce. But there’s been a marked slowdown since the 10 per cent increases of last September and October.
November saw sales up by just 3.0 per cent, revised down from 5.8 per cent based on actual through-the-till transactions rather than estimates. October has been revised up from 9.7 per cent to 10.0 per cent.
The average monthly year-on-year growth for the full year is 5.4 per cent, so December was little below par. Having said that, it was the 15th consecutive month of growth after a long period (the end of 2022 and much of 2023) of falling sales.
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Kerala Jewellers Account For Approximately 20% Of The Total Gold Trade In UAE:K. Surendran
State President of KGSMA Highlighted The Strong Presence and Growing Economic Impact Of Kerala’s Retail Gold Sector In The Region.
Kerala jewellers account for approximately 20% of the total gold trade in the United Arab Emirates, according to K. Surendran, State President of the Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association (KGSMA).
​Speaking at the General Body Meeting of the Dubai Kerala Jewellery Association held at the Novotel Hotel in the Dubai Gold District, Surendran highlighted the strong presence and growing economic impact of Kerala’s retail gold sector in the region.
​The meeting was presided over by Association President Muneer Thangals, with KGSMA State General Secretary Adv. S. Abdul Nazar delivering the keynote address.
​Key discussions during the session focused on:
​Business Opportunities: Capitalizing on emerging trends within the UAE gold and jewellery retail landscape.
​Industry Challenges: Addressing operational and trade issues faced by Kerala-origin jewellers in Dubai.
​Member Welfare: Strengthening support networks and welfare initiatives for trade community members.
​The event featured addresses from prominent industry leaders, including Dubai Kerala Jewellers Association General Secretary Mujeeb Rahman Tajvi, Treasurer Shuhaib Zia, KGSMA State Vice President Faisal Amin, Legal Advisor Adv. Abraham P. John, alongside Shameer A.G.D., C.K. Nasi, and Rafeeq Maharaja.
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