Retailers
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Nov- 2022 -14 November
Pineapple Island launches eco-friendly Black Friday alternative
Jewellery brand Pineapple Island has launched Green Friday, a new initiative aimed at giving consumers an eco-conscious choice this Black Friday. In a move also aimed at supporting the cost-of-living crisis, the brand is also offering discounts across all of its products and climate positive orders, which will offset 100%…
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11 November
Watts Jewellers in Derby to close its doors
Derby-based jewellery shop, Watts Jewellers, is set to close its doors for good after almost 165 years of trading in the area. The shop, which first began trading in 1858, will reportedly hold a final sale on Saturday (12 November) ahead of the store’s closure, according to the current owner…
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10 November
John Lewis launches exclusive collections with Bright Young Gems
John Lewis and Partners has announced the launch of a further new collaboration with Bright Young Gems, with two recent winning designers debuting their first demi-fine collections. Zeng’s debut John Lewis Collection, The Smile, is a collection of five intricately crafted pieces in 9ct gold with natural freshwater pearls which…
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9 November
F.Hinds signs 6-year lease extension with Cribbs Mall
F.Hinds has committed its future to Cribbs Mall after signing a lease extension. It comes off the back of over 30,000 sq ft of new occupational deals over the last 12 months in the mall. F.Hinds signed a six-year lease renewal for its 1,449 sq ft unit. Simon Green, portfolio…
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8 November
Berry’s launches ‘Opeia’ collection to mark 125th anniversary
Berry’s has announced it is celebrating its 125th anniversary by launching the limited edition ‘Opeia’ collection. The anniversary collection comprises 10 pieces, headlined by the Opeia necklace, a small and large pendant, a pair of drop and stud earrings, three rings, a bangle and a bracelet. Designer Emily Rose said:…
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7 November
Footfall declines 7.5% in week after half-term
Footfall across UK retail destinations declined by -7.5% last week, following a rise of +8.2% in the week before last during the school half term holiday week, according to Springboard. The gap from the 2019 footfall level widened to -9.8% last week from -9% in the week before last indicating…
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7 November
Bradley’s Jewellers presents gemstone advent calendar
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradley’s Jewellers York has created a limited-edition advent calendar for Christmas, containing hand-picked precious and semi-precious gemstones. The calendar comprises 24 windows which open to reveal a loose gemstone that has been hand-selected by Bradley’s Jewellers’ owner, Kay Bradley. She has curated a range of gemstones…
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4 November
Retailers pessimistic heading into peak season, research finds
Over half of UK retailers are concerned about their businesses’ financial performance over the upcoming peak season against a backdrop of inflationary pressures and the rising cost of living, according to new research from Flintfox. It revealed that although three in five (62%) say they will be running Black Friday…
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3 November
Charles Nobel to launch range of lab-grown diamonds
New Milton jewellery business, Charles Nobel, has announced the launch of a new range of lab-grown diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are created by subjecting a diamond seed to extreme temperatures and pressures, with rough lab-grown stones crystallising within three to four weeks. Charles Nobel will offer a selection of lab-grown diamonds,…
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2 November
CME launches Italian Style collection
CME has launched its Italian Style jewellery collection which includes a specially curated selection of pieces from CME’s suppliers in Italy. The collection includes sterling silver earrings, necklaces, chains, bracelets and anklets, with yellow plated pieces available. CME has been sourcing from both large and small suppliers in Italy since…
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