Miners peg back FTSE 100 while mid-caps struggle The FTSE 100 closed down 9.00 points, 0.1%, at 10,428.85. Evening Standard · Jun 23
British pawnbroker Ramsdens agrees £206m takeover by US giant The US firm stated that acquiring Ramsdens' 174 stores will bolster its UK expansion The Independent UK · Jun 23
Ramsdens to be snapped up by rival US pawnbroker for £206m The deal means that the firm will be taken off the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and into new US ownership. Evening Standard · Jun 23
As gold price rockets, more Brits than ever are using pawnbrokers IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 18
Gold price rally drives record demand for pawnbroking, Ramsdens says The lender and retailer said the higher price of the precious metal was piquing consumer demand and bolstering its profits. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Brits cashing in jewellery at pawnbrokers as gold price hits record high Pawnbroking lending was at record levels in February and the momentum had continued into March The Independent UK · Mar 18
Demand for tax-free gold coins spiked in month before autumn budget Retailer and lender Ramsdens reported that demand during the month was ‘extraordinarily high’. Evening Standard · Jan 14
Ramsdens continues to benefit from gold boom but currency exchange suffers The pawnbroker has benefited from the surging price of gold over the past year. Evening Standard · Jan 14
Soaring gold price sees more people ‘clear out’ jewellery boxes, Ramsdens says The Middlesbrough-based chain has reported a surge in income from its precious metal buying service and its jewellery shop. Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025
FTSE higher as global markets rebound on hopes for trade deals The FTSE 100 finished up by 2.71%, or 208.45 points, to close at 7,910.53. Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025
What Trump’s tariffs are doing to the price of gold Gold prices have been soaring as investors pile cash into the so-called ‘safe haven’ asset The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
Gold price rally helps drive surge in profits for Ramsdens Gold prices have been soaring as investors pile cash into the so-called ‘safe haven’ asset amid wider turmoil in the financial markets. Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025
Retailers consider legal challenge over shopping centre’s shock closure announcement RETAILERS in Elgin’s shopping centre are considering legally challenging the building's shock closure in its last remaining days, according to… The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025
Record gold prices and premium watch sales boost profit for Ramsdens Chief executive Peter Kenyon said pre-owned premium watches, particularly Rolex, were selling well. The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024 More people pawning jewellery amid lack of quick credit options, Ramsdens says The retailer and lender, which has 167 stores across the UK, revealed higher profits in recent months.
Leeds Live · Jun 8, 2023 Moment masked axe-wielding thieves raid Leeds jewellers in broad daylight in front of shocked shoppers West Yorkshire Police responded to a robbery in Morley and two men have been arrested
Birmingham Post · Jun 7, 2023 Strong growth for pawnbroker and jeweller Ramsdens as record profits expected Flux on the high street was said to be benefiting the Middlesbrough firm which valued flexibility in its lease portfolio across 158 stores
Birmingham Post · Apr 4, 2023 Ramsdens sees record pawnbroking levels in bumper half year trading The Middlesbrough-based high street operator said its stores had outperformed expectations
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2023 Profits jump at pawnbroker Ramsdens as consumers turn to short-term loans to tackle cost-of-living pressures The Middlesborough-based firm has also been helpled by rallying gold prices
Birmingham Post · Jan 17, 2023 Ramsdens' profits boosted by travel money and jewellery demand The pawnbroking group said tougher times ahead for households would drive demand for its services
Birmingham Post · Oct 10, 2022 Ramsdens hikes up profit forecast as foreign currency business bounces back The Middlesbrough firm also said its pawnbroking loans grew above pre-pandemic levels
Daily Record · Jul 30, 2022 Ramsdens takes over former H. Samuel unit in Kilmarnock town centre H. Samuel closed at the height of the Covid pandemic in May 2020.
Wales Online · Jun 9, 2022 Hard-up Brits queuing at pawnbrokers to cash £150 council tax rebates Hundreds of people have been trying to cash their cheques saying they can't afford to wait for them to clear at the bank
Birmingham Post · Jun 8, 2022 Ramsdens' pawnbroking book grows as consumer habits return to normal The high street lender also said its foreign currency business was strong as more people took holidays again
Daily Record · May 30, 2022 Retailer lined up to take over former H. Samuel shop in Kilmarnock There could be more change on the way for the town centre.