Retailers

Wongs Jewellers receives Great Place to Work recognition

Liverpool-based jewellery business Wongs Jewellers has announced its recognition as a ‘Great Place to Work’, a testament to the company’s commitment to fostering “a positive and inclusive workplace culture”. The jewellery retailer said that the accolade reflects Wongs Jewellers’ dedication to its employees’ well-being and professional growth. The Great Place…

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Hamilton and Inches posts record sales

Scottish jeweller Hamilton and Inches has announced record sales of £11.3m, an increase of 16%, for the year ended 25 March 2023. It attributed this success to its continued focus on “elegant design and timeless craftsmanship”. The company also posted a pre-tax profit of £1.3m, slightly lower than the £1.4m…

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JQ Diamonds selected for Faberge West Midlands debut

JQ Diamonds has been chosen as the only West Midlands stockist for Fabergé as it celebrates its 180-year anniversary with a capsule collection. This collection comprises the Colours of Love rose gold diamond and ruby fluted ‘180’ egg pendant, as well as the 180 limited-edition rose gold and ruby mini…

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Laings turnover hits £63m amid retail and workshop investment

Laings’ has a reported a 5% increase in turnover to £63.3m for the year ended 31 May 2023. Furthermore, the retailer posted a profit before tax of £3.7m for the period which it stated will be reinvested back into the business. The positive financials come following a programme of investment…

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Jewellery tops festive spending for 2023

UK jewellery and clothing sales have seen significant growth during the holiday period running from 1 November to 24 December, increasing by 8.3% and 8%, respectively, according to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPuls. The report stated that the jewellery category was a “festive favourite”. In total UK retail sales for…

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F.Hinds opens two new stores

F.Hinds has announced that it has opened two new stores to end the year, in Watford and Stirling, Scotland. The Stirling store, its first ever Scottish site, was opened on St Andrew’s Day (30 November) by sales director Jeremy Hinds. Alongside this, the store in Watford marks the retailer’s return…

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Goldsmiths expands Gateshead showroom

Goldsmiths has announced that it has expanded its Metrocentre showroom in Gateshead. Goldsmiths Metrocentre is located in the lower Green Mall and features a wraparound frontage with two entrances. The showroom is home to jewellery from Goldsmiths own diamond collections as well as a large back wall dedicated to branded…

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Seol and Gold launches its first Men’s Collection

Seol and Gold has unveiled its first-ever Men’s Collection The new collection features a mix of chunky chains, single hoops, classic chains and bracelets as well as signet rings and necklaces. The new collection also includes Seol + Gold classics in extended sizing, styled for men. The pieces in the…

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Goldsmiths relocates Trafford Centre showroom

Goldsmiths has announced that it has relocated its showroom in the Trafford Centre to a larger space on the ground floor of the shopping mall. The showroom has undertaken an extensive expansion and refurbishment with a dedicated entrance for the new Rolex room. The showroom boasts the largest Rolex room…

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Laings to open new Tag Heuer showroom

Laings has announced plans to open a second Tag Heuer showroom situated in the prime luxury retail location of Multrees Walk in Edinburgh. The new store, opening in Spring 2024, follows the successful launch of Scotland’s first mono-brand TAG boutique, which opened on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street in September. The new…

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