Retailers

Cadenzza opens new store in Liverpool

Cadenzza, a retailer owned by jewellery brand Swarovski, has announced the opening of a new store in Liverpool.  The premises will be located in Liverpool One, a shopping centre, and will be Cadenzza’s first branch outside of the London area. It will enjoy collections from brands such as Roberto Cavalli,…

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H&T Pawnbrokers to sponsor Pawn Stars on History channel

H&T Pawnbrokers has announced it is to sponsor History channel’s Pawn Stars UK programme.  A statement from the firm said it aims to bring pawnbroking to the “mainstream and the goal is to show the day-to-day of pawnbroking in order to allay any consumer fears and concerns.” Chief executive John…

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Mococo to launch first in-house collection

Jewellery retailer Mococo has announced the launch of its first in-store jewellery collection – Coco Kiss, a bespoke wedding jewellery collection. The Coco Kiss collection primarily focuses on engagement rings and wedding bands that incorporate a contrasting ‘kiss’ design on each piece, and pieces are available in combinations of sterling…

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Upward hallmarking trajectory continues in August

The positive trend for UK hallmarking figures continued in August, according to the latest figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The total number of articles marked rose by 12.5% compared with August last year. Particularly strong performers were 9ct gold (which rose 10.2%) and silver (which rose 18.2%), which…

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Endless Jewelry signs 40 new UK accounts at IJL

Rapidly-growing brand Endless Jewelry has enjoyed a successful show at this year’s International Jewellery London, signing 40 new accounts. This is the first year the brand, owned by former Pandora boss Jesper Nielsen, has exhibited at the show. New stockists include Flitwick Jewellers, Inspired by Brufords, John Moore Jewellers Cork, Bonds…

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Mococo launches seventh store in Birkenhead

Jewellery retailer Mococo has launched its seventh store in the Pyramids Shopping Centre, Birkenhead.  The new store has been officially opened today and a special weekend will be held until Sunday September 7, showcasing the latest designer brands including Chlobo, Thomas Sabo, Diamonfire and Nomination. Those shopping on the opening…

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Grace & Co to open sixth store in Grantham

Leicestershire-based jewellers Grace & Co is set to open a brand new store in autumn this year, bringing its number of stores to a total of six.  Opening its doors in late September, the new store will feature a range of jewellery brands from Thomas Sabo, Swarovski, and Vivienne Westwood.…

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Retail optimism level at its highest since 2002, says CBI

Retailers are at their most optimistic since 2002, with 51% of respondents reporting an increase in sales volumes, according to new research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).  According to CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey, retail sales grew strongly in the year to August with the pace of…

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IJL registrations up 15% up for new Olympia show

Major jewellery trade show International Jewellery London (IJL) has recorded a 15% rise in visitor registrations for its 2014 event, compared to last year. In a sign that the jewellery industry is continuing to show signs of gaining buoyancy, the event, which this year moved from Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre…

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Retailers excluding 12 million disabled customers, says government

Thousands of high street businesses could be turning away the custom of one in five people, owing to the lack of accessibility for the disabled, according to new government figures.  Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that households with a disabled person have a combined…

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