Retailers

Beaverbrooks appoints Simon Smith as head of retail

High street jewellery chain Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has announced the appointment of Simon Smith as its new head of retail. Smith has served 22 years at Beaverbrooks and has worked his way through the stores, starting at Beaverbrooks Warrington before becoming part of the management team as regional manager of…

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T A Henn launch new showroom

Wolverhampton based jeweller, T A Henn unveiled its new showroom and website at an invite only event recently. The jewellery and watch event welcomed more than 165 people including loyal customers and members of the public, who were treated to cava and canapés as well as a 20 per cent…

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Beaverbrooks named Rookie of the Year

Beaverbrooks has announced that global diamond jewellery brand Hearts on Fire has named it as 2013 Rookie of the Year. Beaverbrooks joined the Hearts on Fire family in September 2012 and received the award after embracing the brand’s global messaging. The company was also recognised as best-in-class among Hearts on…

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Laing the Jewellers undergoes rebrand

Laing the Jewellers, owners of Laing Edinburgh, Parkhouse Hampshire and Parkhouse Cardiff, has undergone a wholesale rebrand. The new design includes modern lifestyle imagery, “a blend of fresh yet classic colours and a re-styled logo designed specifically to reflect its luxury position, heritage and personality”. Co-ordinated by creative agency Wolffe,…

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CW Sellors nets Midlands Family Business Awards gong

CW Sellors Fine Jewellery has been awarded the Retail Excellence category in the Midlands Family Business Awards. This is the third time the family run business has been shortlisted for the awards, garnering the ‘highly commended’ tag in the Manufacturing Excellence category in 2012 and for both Service Excellence &…

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Astley Clarke launches ‘Beyond Fine’ jewellery website

Luxury jewellery brand Astley Clarke has announced the launch of Beyond Fine, a new fine jewellery website. The site was conceived to showcase the company’s finest jewellery collections in a “luxurious setting”. “[The site] takes users on a journey beyond ordinary conventions and uncovers a place filled with the finest…

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Signet purchases Botswana diamond polishing factory

The world’s largest jewellery retailer, Signet Jewelers, has announced the acquisition of a Botswana-based diamond polishing factory from H&A Cutting Works, a subsidiary of Exelco. The acquisition is part of the company’s plans to significantly advance its rough-diamond sourcing and manufacturing, and it described the new factory as an “important…

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Beaverbrooks opens its first Swarovski boutique

Jewellers chain Beaverbrooks has unveiled its first Swarovski boutique in Belfast. The new store forms part of the multiple’s strategy to “enhance customer experiences in store”. The boutique, which has the appearance of a concession in part of the Beaverbrooks shop, has its own entrance and extensive collection of crystal…

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De Beers announces management changes

Senior De Beers executive Varda Shine has announced she is leaving the group as of January 2014, to be succeeded by Paul Rowley as executive vice president of Global Sightholder Sales. Rowley, who is currently senior vice president of midstream operations for Global Sightholder Sales, joined De Beers in 1983…

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Beaverbrooks among jewellers topping ‘happiness survey’

A recent survey of the happiness of customers who shop at high street businesses put three jeweller chains in the top 50 brands. The High Street Happiness Survey was conducted by Activate Solutions Group, recognised Beaverbrooks, F.Hinds and H.Samuel within the rankings. Beaverbrooks, which was placed second on the list,…

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