Retailers
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Sep- 2021 -28 September
Sif Jakobs Jewellery director to step down
Sif Jakobs Jewellery has announced that Mark Riddle, the director for UK and Ireland, will leave the company on 30 September 2021. After three-years at the helm, Riddle said that during his time at the group, despite the challenges of Covid-19 and Brexit, wholesale sales trebled since 2018. With over…
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27 September
Giovanni Raspini launches ‘Snake, Anemone mini and Chains’ collections
Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of its new fall/winter collections, named “Snake, Anemone mini and Chains”. The new collections were designed to ensure wearability, comfort and are fitted with “elegant details”, such as the small, invisible joints of the necklace. The Snake collection showcases two different interpretations of the…
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23 September
Card retail transactions up to 81%, survey finds
Debit and credit card retail transactions surpassed four in every five pounds spent in 2020 (81%, up from 78% in 2019), according to the latest annual payments survey published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Cash use now accounts for just 15% of total spending in retail (down from 20%…
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22 September
Browns launches New York-inspired Collection
Independent jewellers Browns has released its latest range titled the New York Collection. The jewellers has described the collection as an “eclectic mix of understated and dramatic jewellery”. Inspired by New York City, Browns’ has said the collection celebrates “nonchalant dressing” and combines “beautiful” design with “timeless” wearability. Each piece…
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22 September
Jon Richard jewellery to be sold in selected Next stores
Jon Richard has announced that it has expanded its partnership with Next which will see its jewellery sold in stores across the UK. Following its online partnership, the jewellery specialist will be offering bridal, occasion and sterling silver collections in 10 Next stores. These stores include Birmingham Bullring, Merry Hill…
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21 September
Goldsmiths to roll out new store concepts this October
Goldsmiths has announced that this October it will unveil a dynamic new store design concept which will complement its fine-jewellery brands such as Gucci and Fope. The concept will present luxury watches and fine jewellery in a “relaxed and inviting environment”, offering guests the opportunity to discover the collections at…
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20 September
Laings to open new Cardiff showroom
Laings has revealed it is set to open a new showroom in Cardiff at the St David’s Centre set to be unveiled next month. The expansion of Laings Cardiff will see the showroom treble in size. According to Laings, this is the first in a series of “ambitious plans” to…
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16 September
Boodles launches ‘Trapeze’ collection
British fine jewellery brand, Boodles, has announced the launch of its newest collection, “Trapeze”. The collection features rings and necklaces comprising Ashoka cut diamond stones, set in platinum. The idea behind the collection is that each piece can be layered and caters for both a more formal or casual look.…
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15 September
Covett launches fine jewellery subscription service
Online jewellery platform Covett has announced the launch of a new subscription model for fine jewellery. Some of the jewellery designers who have joined or are joining the platform include, Aishleen Lester of Le Ster, Susi Smither of The Rock Hound and Alice Milner of Alice van Cal who have…
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14 September
Footfall declines 4.2% despite Central London return
Footfall in UK retail destinations declined by -4.2% last week from the week before, despite Central London starting to show signs of an office return for workers, according to the latest data from Springboard. The greatest declines occurred in shopping centres and retail parks, down -7.7% and -4.7% respectively, but…
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