Retailers

Pandora acquires Middle East distribution rights

Jewellery wholesaler and retailer Pandora has announced that it has acquired Pan ME A/S, a firm which held the distribution…

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Theo Fennell names student winners of his Central Saint Martins competition

Renowned fine jewellery designer Theo Fennell has named the five winning students of a competition he set at Central Saint…

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H&T pawnbrokers’ 2013 full year profits dip 60%

The UK’s largest pawnbroking group, H&T, has revealed that pre-tax profits slumped a hefty 60 per cent to £6.7m, for…

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Argento goes for growth with £1m investment in seven new stores

Belfast-based jewellery chain Argento has announced a £1m investment plan that will include seven new shop openings in Northern Ireland,…

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Signet tightens grip on US market with $690m Zale purchase

The US owner of British jewellery chains H Samuel and Ernest Jones has inched closer to market domination with the…

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F Hinds ‘ahead of schedule’ with Bracknell store opening

Jewellers F Hinds has announced the ahead-of-schedule opening of its new store in Princess Square, Bracknell. The bright, modern and…

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Houlden Group hires ex-QVC head jewellery buyer

Stuart Laing, CEO of The Houlden Group, has announced the appointment of Vanessa Priest as marketing consultant. Having recently initiated…

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BJA meeting on Hatton Garden future draws audience of 200

A meeting hosted by the British Jewellers’ Association to propose a Business Improvement District (BID) in Hatton Garden drew an…

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Better-than-expected holiday bolsters Pandora revenue

Pandora has announced that sales have exceeded its original forecast, with full year revenues of 9bn Danish kroner (£1bn) for…

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Oxford Street store robbed of £500,000 of watches

Armed robbers have stolen more than half a million pounds’ worth of watches from a jewellers in Oxford Street, London.…

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