Retailers

Berry’s launches ‘Opeia’ collection to mark 125th anniversary

Berry’s has announced it is celebrating its 125th anniversary by launching the limited edition ‘Opeia’ collection. The anniversary collection comprises 10 pieces, headlined by the Opeia necklace, a small and large pendant, a pair of drop and stud earrings, three rings, a bangle and a bracelet. Designer Emily Rose said:…

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Footfall declines 7.5% in week after half-term

Footfall across UK retail destinations declined by -7.5% last week, following a rise of +8.2% in the week before last during the school half term holiday week, according to Springboard. The gap from the 2019 footfall level widened to -9.8% last week from -9% in the week before last indicating…

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Bradley’s Jewellers presents gemstone advent calendar

Independent jewellery retail business, Bradley’s Jewellers York has created a limited-edition advent calendar for Christmas, containing hand-picked precious and semi-precious gemstones. The calendar comprises 24 windows which open to reveal a loose gemstone that has been hand-selected by Bradley’s Jewellers’ owner, Kay Bradley. She has curated a range of gemstones…

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Retailers pessimistic heading into peak season, research finds

Over half of UK retailers are concerned about their businesses’ financial performance over the upcoming peak season against a backdrop of inflationary pressures and the rising cost of living, according to new research from Flintfox. It revealed that although three in five (62%) say they will be running Black Friday…

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Charles Nobel to launch range of lab-grown diamonds

New Milton jewellery business, Charles Nobel, has announced the launch of a new range of lab-grown diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are created by subjecting a diamond seed to extreme temperatures and pressures, with rough lab-grown stones crystallising within three to four weeks. Charles Nobel will offer a selection of lab-grown diamonds,…

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CME launches Italian Style collection

CME has launched its Italian Style jewellery collection which includes a specially curated selection of pieces from CME’s suppliers in Italy. The collection includes sterling silver earrings, necklaces, chains, bracelets and anklets, with yellow plated pieces available. CME has been sourcing from both large and small suppliers in Italy since…

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Alice Van Cal unveils Topaz Birthstone Collection

Alice van Cal has introduced a new range of Topaz-based pieces as part of the November edition of The Birthstone Collection, where every month of 2022 a new piece or capsule collection will be launched featuring the birthstone of the month. Among the latest range is The Anima Topaz Necklace…

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Goldsmiths opens first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique

Goldsmiths has opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, featuring the group’s first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique. The Gucci shop-in-shop boutique has its own dedicated entrance to the space in addition to the opening linked with the main Goldsmiths showroom. The boutique will have both…

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Footfall sees largest increase since Easter during half-term week

Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 8.2% last week from the week before, a greater increase than in any week since Easter 2022, according to Springboard. Footfall rose in all three key destination types; by 10.7% in shopping centres, by 8.7% in high streets and by 4.2% in retail…

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Lily Arkwright to support Unicef on Black Friday

Lily Arkwright has announced it has pledged to donate a portion of every sale to Unicef this Black Friday, as the cost of living crisis is “looming” over the world’s economy. The jeweller will donate £50 from every sale to Unicef, save the children campaign. Lily Arkwright has teamed up…

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