Retailers
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Jun- 2017 -27 June
Two arrested after £1m armed robbery at Bristol jewellers
Two men have been arrested in connection to an armed jewellery raid where £1m worth of goods were stolen. Grey-Harris and Co in the Clifton area of Bristol, was hit by a daytime smash-and-grab when four men on two motorcycles used axes and sledgehammers to break the windows of the…
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27 June
Samer Halimeh NY to launch world’s first ‘superyacht shops’
Diamond jeweller Samer Halimeh is set to launch ‘Bond Street on the sea’ shops in partnership with SSH Maritime superyachts. The new retail concept of summer boutiques will take place on four SSH Maritime superyachts – Chakra, Serenity, Grand Ocean and Omega. The jeweller has set up pop-up shops in…
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26 June
Signet Jewelers appoints Mark Graf to board of directors
Retailer Signet Jewelers has announced that its board of directors has appointed of Mark Graf as an independent director. Graf has 20 years experience in treasury, financial planning, accounting, corporate development and business line management. The news follows the retirement of Dale Hilpert from the board. H Todd Stitzer, chairman,…
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23 June
Hancocks London to showcase ‘rare jewels’ at Masterpiece London
Retailer Hancocks London is set to showcase some of its most “exceptional and rare jewels” at the upcoming Masterpiece London show. The premier showcase for art and antiques will take place on 29 June to 5 July and is aimed at buyers and collectors from all over the world. A…
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22 June
Etsy cuts its workforce by 15% following profit loss
Etsy has announced it will be cutting 140 positions, or approximately 15% of its total work force to ‘improve results’. The hand-made gift retailers, which is popular among jewellery makers, reported $421,000 (£332,505) in losses during the first quarter of the year, down from more than $1m (£789,800) the same…
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21 June
Veritas Gifts launches bespoke spring/summer jewellery range
Veritas Gifts has unveiled the launch of its new range of bespoke jewellery for the spring/summer season. The brand, with creates jewellery as corporate gifts, has combined classic designs with luxury contemporary materials for the collection. Each piece is made to emulate Verita’s “style and elegance”, while offering a “unique…
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21 June
Liz Earle MBE to showcase Fair and Fine jewellery at Liberty London pop up
The award-winning Fair and Fine jewellery collection by skincare specialist Liz Earle MBE, will be showcased in a pop up window at Liberty London. The window will be floral themed to complement the botanical concept of the Fairtrade range which was launched in 2015 with Cred jewellery. The pop up…
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21 June
KGA launches new company Bezel Watches
Distributor group Kenneth Green Associates (KGA) has announced the launch of a new “luxury, fashion led” company, Bezel Watches. The new company has kicked off with distribution contracts with ‘Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller’ and ‘Just Cavalli’ watches. Further brands will be added to its portfolio later in the year.…
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19 June
Mappin and Webb unveils new flagship store
British jewellers Mappin and Webb has unveiled its new Scottish flagship boutique in Glasgow following a three-month refurbishment. Along with its renovation, the jewellers have acquired a number of exclusive brands and collections to its offerings. The boutique occupies two floors, joined by a marble staircase. It hosts dedicated giftware,…
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19 June
Machete found after smash-and-grab robbery
Robbers who smashed their way into a jewellery shop, are believed to have sped away from the scene on mopeds. The police are appealing for witnesses in Banstead town centre at 2.15pm Friday (16 June). Surrey Police received a report of the armed robbery at Campbells of Banstead Ltd. It…
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