Retailers

Laings appoints new head of retail

Luxury jeweller Laings has appointed Andrew Cleghorn as head of retail as a continuation of its multi-year expansion and development plans. Cleghorn’s role will see him leading Laings’ seven retail locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Southampton. Coming from a rich retail background, with over 40 years of experience, he…

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Tiffany and Co. unveils Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder collection

Tiffany and Co. has unveiled Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder, a high jewellery collection that celebrates the “allure, motion and mystery of the oceans”. Designed by Nathalie Verdeille, chief artistic officer of Jewelley and High Jewellery, the collection is inspired by Jean Schlumberger’s aquatic designs. The collection begins with…

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Dinny Hall unveils La Maison Couture collab

Dinny Hall has announced that it will showcase an exclusive edit of fine fashion and jewellery brands curated exclusively by La Maison Couture. These collections will be on display and available to purchase at Dinny Hall’s flagship Notting Hill store. La Maison Couture is an online platform dedicated to showcasing…

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Tasaki opens permanent counter at Selfridges

Japanese jewellery maison Tasaki has announced the opening of its permanent counter at Selfridges’ Wonder Room in London. This new permanent presence at Selfridges follows the success of Tasaki’s 70th Anniversary Floating Shell Exhibition pop-up, which was held at the department store from November 2024 to February 2025. The Selfridges…

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80% of Gen Z ditch fast fashion jewellery, Azora finds

Eight in 10 Gen-Z consumers now shop exclusively for everyday or investment pieces, according to a survey from demi-fine brand Azora. The nationwide survey found that 25–34-year-olds buy jewellery nearly four times more often than those aged 65+, yet they favour quality over quantity and versatility over trend. The research…

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Bvlgari opens ‘largest’ single-branded jewellery manufacturing site

Bvlgari has officially inaugurated the expansion of its ‘Manifattura in Valenza’ site, now the “largest” single-branded jewellery manufacturing site in the world, spanning 33,000 sqm. The expansion aims to double the site’s production capacity by 2029, creating over 500 new jobs, and houses the Scuola Bvlgari: the maison’s first publicly…

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Bradley’s Jewellers York returns to wedding fairs

Bradley’s Jewellers York has made a return to wedding fairs in 2025, participating in two events throughout the month of March. Alongside this, the company has been hosting a consumer-facing competition to win a laboratory-grown diamond engagement ring. The Bradley’s Jewellers York team first appeared at The UK Wedding Event…

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Monica Vinader to open first Manchester boutique

Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has announced the opening of its first boutique in Manchester on 2 May 2025. Located at 58 King Street, M2 4LY, the new store marks an important milestone in the brand’s UK expansion, offering an immersive shopping experience for the local community. The decision to…

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UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost

UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024, with gardening and DIY sales being boosted by good weather. New data from the BRC and KPMG revealed that the increase was below the 3-month average growth of 1.6% and…

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Hockley Mint MD awarded honorary doctorate

Hockley Mint managing director Gary Wroe has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham. It has been awarded in recognition of his “outstanding contributions” to the jewellery industry, particularly within the city of Birmingham, and his dedicated support for future generations through education. Wroe has led Hockley…

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