F.Hinds expands with three new stores

F.Hinds has opened three new stores across the UK as part of its continuing expansion, including sites in Livingston, Aylesbury and Tewkesbury.

The family-run business, which operates both the F.Hinds and Chapelle brands, said more stores and relocations are expected before the end of the year. The openings bring the group’s total estate to 119 locations nationwide.

The second Scottish F.Hinds store began trading at The Centre in Livingston in September, while the Aylesbury branch opened last week at Friars Square Shopping Centre. The latter marks a return to the town after more than 30 years; the jeweller previously had a store there from 1969 until 1992, when it closed due to redevelopment.

Chapelle, the group’s outlet brand specialising in jewellery and designer watches, launched its 13th store this summer at the new Cotswolds Designer Outlet in Tewkesbury, which opened in July. Chapelle has been part of the sixth-generation family business since 2019.

However, the company that said recent government changes to Business Property Relief were creating uncertainty for future growth. While new stores in Bradford, Newbury and Burton have been confirmed, its said plans for 2026 would depend on how the economic landscape evolves.

Paul Hinds, managing director, said: “Opening these new stores is testament to the continued growth of the business and marks a strong year so far. Our continued expansion into Scotland with the store opening in Livingston, along with the return to Aylesbury demonstrates our commitment to always move F.Hinds forward and establish our brand in communities up and down the country.

“Having Chapelle trading at The Cotswolds Designer Outlet is a further example of our ethos to embrace development and be forward-thinking with our expansion. We are navigating a changing economic landscape and while there are clearly challenges, we will always seek to look forward and continue expanding our portfolio.”