Designers
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Apr- 2018 -11 April
De Grisogono to cut 41 jobs due to poor jewellery sales
Swiss jewellery and watch brand De Grisogono will be cutting up to 41 jobs after sales of its high-end jewellery failed to meet expectations. The brand said it had to reduce production capacity to reflect the “challenging conditions in some key markets” and is “scaling back ambitions” to become the…
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5 April
Wartski announces move to new showroom in St James’s Street
Wartski, a antiques dealer specialising in jewellery and works of art by Russian Court jeweller Carl Fabergé, is moving from Grafton Street to a new showroom situated at 60 St James’s Street. The new premises is flanked by heritage brands, Royal Warrant holders and is at the heart of London’s…
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4 April
Chapelle Jewellery to open new Portsmouth store
Jewellery retailer Chapelle Jewellery has announced that it will open a new flagship store at Gunwharf Quays Designer Outlet, Portsmouth. The approximately 1,000 sq ft jewellery store will offer a wide range of jewellery, from diamond engagement rings to fashion pieces. The store will also feature designer watch brands from…
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Mar- 2018 -28 March
Carat London opens first regional store in Oxford
Jewellery brand Carat London has opened its first regional store in Oxford. The standalone store – the fifth in Carat’s UK portfolio – is situated in the new Westgate Centre shopping centre. The brand will open its sixth store in the new Westfield development this autumn. Carat London has created…
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23 March
Raymond Weil unveils limited edition AC/DC inspired watch
Luxury Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil has unveiled a new collaboration in its Music Icons series, paying tribute Rock and Roll Hall of famers AC/DC. The limited edition watch incorporates subtle design cues inspired by the legendary Rock Band. Measuring 42 mm in diameter, the freelancer AC/DC Limited Edition is lined…
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22 March
Ted Baker sees retail sales increase by 10.4%
Fashion watch and jewellery brand Ted Baker has reported a 10.4% increase in its retail sales in the 52 weeks ending 27 January 2018. The total increase in retail sales amounted to £442.5m, with UK and Europe up 7.7% (6.4% in constant currency) to £301.1m, US and Canada up 16.2%…
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16 March
Michel Herbelin bids to ‘reconquer’ the UK watch market
Michel Herbelin French Watchmaking Studio has acquired its long-standing distributor Michel Herbelin UK as a directly controlled subsidiary. The acquisition in early February signalled a “dynamic strategy to win over a new generation of British watch lovers”. The current Michel Herbelin UK team will remain in place, rolling out the…
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15 March
Signet Jewelers reports ‘challenging’ fiscal year
Signet Jewelers has posted its fourth quarter and fiscal 2018 results, which showed same store sales declined by 5.2% in the fourth quarter and declined overall by 5.3% for the full fiscal year. The groups said it aims to implement its ‘Signet Path to Brilliance’ transformation strategy, in order to…
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9 March
TAG Heuer becomes official partner of Aston Martin
Andy Palmer, president and CEO of Aston Martin has announced that TAG Heuer has been chosen as the company’s official partner. According to the group the Aston Martin brand is the embodiment of British elegance and luxury, TAG Heuer said it was these values which appealed to the company as…
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6 March
Twin Hong Kong jewellery shows attract record 87,000 buyers
Featuring more than 4,550 exhibitors, the fifth Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show and the 35th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show concluded with participation from about 87,000 buyers from 145 countries and regions. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), more than 33,700 buyers visited the…
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