Retailers

Store vacancy rate falls but remains below pre-pandemic levels

In the third quarter of 2022, the overall GB vacancy rate decreased to 13.9%, a 0.1% rise from Q2 and 0.6% better than the same period last year, according to the latest monitor from the BRC and Local Data Company. This was the fourth consecutive quarter of falling vacancy rates.…

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Beaverbrooks unveils £1.8m refurb at Merry Hill

Beaverbrooks has invested £1.8m into its Merry Hill store in the West Midlands, including an “extensive” refit and the introduction of a new luxury boutique. The existing Beaverbrooks store has undergone a refurbishment to create a more immersive shopping experience and showcase the retailer’s jewellery and watch expertise to customers.…

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Dior unveils Rose des Vents collection

Dior has announced its newest collection, Rose des Vents, conceived as an “odyssey on the four winds”. It features a range of semi-precious stones in Monsieur Dior’s favourite colours adorning reversible medallions. Edged with a gold rice grain setting recalling a sailor’s rope, each motif is to be worn showing…

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F.Hinds launches BBC Children in Need collection

F.Hinds has announced the release of its limited-edition Pudsey Bear collection in partnership with BBC Children In Need launching this week. This year’s collection will be launching in all F.Hinds and Chapelle stores across the UK on 21 October and includes a trinket box, alarm clock and a money box…

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Lark & Berry unveils Nexus collection

Lark and Berry has launched its new collection of fine, luxury jewellery, with each piece set in 14k gold and taking inspiration from nature’s “wondrous and awe-inspiring connectivity”. The Nexus collection comprises an assortment of lab-grown rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings, with sustainable gemstones including grown sapphires, lab-grown rubies, man-made…

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Sekonda launches new women’s jewellery collection

Sekonda has launched a new collection of women’s jewellery, featuring a wider selection of accessories. The jewellery range includes necklaces, bracelets, bangles, chunky hoop earrings and studs. Customers can choose from styles in gold, silver or rose gold, made from either rhodium, sterling silver or gold plating, with prices starting…

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Bradley’s Jewellers expands Fabergé Yorkshire Rose collection

Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new designs to its Yorkshire Rose collection in collaboration with Fabergé, and the jeweller plans to continue developing the collection alongside its own-brand Yorkshire Rose bridal and fine jewellery offering. Its latest addition, the Fabergé Yorkshire Rose Egg Charm is crafted from 18k gold and…

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ROX opens first London store

Rox Jewellers has announced the opening of its first London boutique, located in the Battersea Power Station. The showroom comprises 1,500 square feet and has been designed in a similar style to the company’s six other Rox boutiques in the UK with bespoke fixtures, “luxurious” fabrics and “high spec” finishes…

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Laings partners with Whisky retailer amid showrooms expansion plans

Independent jewellers Laings has formed a partnership with The Dalmore to serve its 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Scotch whisky at its showrooms across the UK. It comes as the latest step in Laings expansion plan announced last year, which aims to transform its showrooms and workshops across the…

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Allum & Sidaway acquires Drakes Jewellers

Allum and Sidaway has announced the acquisition of Drakes Jewellers in Plymouth, with the transition to be finalised in mid-October. Jason Allum, managing director, will be taking over the reins of Drakes Jewellers as Allum and Sidaway welcome the Plymouth jewellers into its portfolio.  Drakes is an independent family jewellers…

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