Retailers

Ainsworth Jewellers marks 155th anniversary

Ainsworth Jewellers marked a milestone moment with a spectacular weekend of celebrations to honour 60 years at its Darwen Street premises and 155 years in business. Guests enjoyed a weekend filled with special in-store experiences, food, drink, exclusive offers and the highly anticipated anniversary competition from RSVP replies or the…

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Robert Gatward Jewellers shifts to employee ownership

Robert Gatward Jewellers has moved to an employee ownership model, placing the independent retailer into an employee ownership trust and giving staff a collective stake in the business. The shift means all employees are now beneficiaries of the trust, with the firm saying the change is intended to support long-term…

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Goldsmiths reopens expanded showroom in Oxford

Goldsmiths has reopened its enlarged showroom in Oxford after completing a major expansion at the Westgate shopping centre. The space now covers 400 square metres and features the company’s latest design concept, with updated interiors intended to create a more immersive environment for watch and jewellery clients. The showroom includes…

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Richemont H1 sales jump 10%

Richemont has revealed that it posted group sales of €10.6bn (£9.4bn), an increase of 10% on a constant currency basis, for the half year ended 30 September 2025. It also posted a profit of €1.8bn (£1.6bn) for the period, driven by continuing operations and non-recurrence of the prior-year period loss…

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Katie Loxton and Joma Jewellery to open dual-concept store at centre:mk

Katie Loxton and Joma Jewellery are set to open a joint store at centre:mk in Milton Keynes later this year, marking the brands’ first regional retail location and third UK site. The 2,357 sq ft unit will feature both brands under one roof, each with its own entrance, and will…

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Pandora profits fall despite revenue increase

Pandora has reported a fall in quarterly profits despite higher revenue, as rising costs and currency headwinds offset continued sales growth across key markets. For the three months to September 2025, the jewellery group posted revenue of DKK 6.27bn (£740m), up from DKK 6.1bn (£720m) a year earlier, representing 6%…

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Wongs Jewellers and River Island join forces for Liverpool collaboration

Wongs Jewellers has partnered with Atelier River Island in a collaboration described as the first of its kind for the fashion retailer. The partnership brings Wongs’ Welded by Wongs bracelet experience to River Island’s College Lane pop-up in Liverpool city centre. The service allows customers to create bespoke welded bracelets…

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T H Baker opens new store at Merry Hill

Jewellery and watch retailer T H Baker has opened a new store at Merry Hill Shopping Centre, relocating to a larger unit on the Upper Mall opposite Eat Central. The store was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff and guests to mark the official opening. The new site…

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Diamonds Factory launches Leaf and Clover Christmas collection

Diamonds Factory has unveiled its new Leaf and Clover Collection ahead of the Christmas period. The limited edition range features jewellery in yellow gold over silver and all-silver designs, including clover and four-petal leaf motifs.  The collection includes both individual pieces and gift sets. The launch follows the company’s recent…

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Kiki McDonough unveils 2025 Special Editions collection

Jewellery designer Kiki McDonough is set to launch its new Special Editions Collection for 2025 on 7 November, comprising 25 pieces to mark a significant year for the business. Each design features a gemstone selected over the past year for its cut, colour and character. The collection combines coloured gemstones…

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