Allum and Sidaway

May- 2025 -

15 May

CMJ appoints Jason Allum to board of directors

The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has announced the appointment of Jason Allum of Allum and Sidaway to its board of directors. Allum previously served on the CMJ’s board of directors for eight years from 2013 to 2021. He was fully opted onto the board in April 2025 after spending…

Dec- 2023 -

4 December

Retailers

Liam J Moran

Allum and Sidaway makes two director appointments

Allum and Sidaway has announced the appointment of Tracey Yeatman and Jack Allum as new company directors. Yeatman joined the company in 2007 as a sales consultant and rose to the position of store manager. Following her appointment as store manager Yeatman took on the role of training and development…

Oct- 2022 -

13 October

Retailers

Jaskeet Briah

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…

Jan- 2021 -

21 January

Trade Organisations

Patrick O'Donnell

CMJ appoints two new board members

The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has appointed two new board members to replace members who have retired. Peter Simpkins of Simpkins Jewellers became a new retailer board director on 1 January 2021, replacing Jason Allum of Allum and Sidaway who had served on the CJM for eight years. Judith…

Nov- 2019 -

28 November

Designers

Heather Sandlin

Bybiehl expands presence in UK market

Jewellery maker Bybiehl has announced its plans for growth among the UK market. Since launching in the UK last year, the group has announced plans to focus on its brand awareness and sales in the country. The Scandinavian brand said that UK expansion was an “important piece in the puzzle…

Jan- 2019 -

17 January

Retailers

Lewis Catchpole

Allum & Sidaway reports sales boost after ‘successful’ store refurb

Allum & Sidaway has reported a “successful festive period” thanks to a recent store refurbishment. The family-run company closed for several weeks last autumn for a full revamp of their Dorchester head office including the expansion of their sales floor. The extended shop area has enabled Allum & Sidaway to…

Dec- 2016 -

2 December

Retailers

Tom Davis

Allum & Sidaway opens Salisbury flagship store

Jewellery retailer Allum & Sidaway has opened a new flagship store in Salisbury city centre. Having been in Salisbury for over 40 years, Allum & Sidaway’s new store is located in a grade II-listed building and spread across two floors. Across two floors, it will showcase fine jewellery, a brand…

May- 2013 -

31 May

Retailers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Allum & Sidaway appoints new director

On 1 June, Allum & Sidaway will be welcoming a new director to the team – Abigail Stradling.

Oct- 2012 -

10 October

Trade Organisations

Jewellery Focus Staff

CMJ conference generosity benefits children’s cancer charity

Stratford-upon-Avon-based charity ‘Cyclists Fighting Cancer’ was the beneficiary of an overwhelming display of generosity at the Company of Master Jewellers’ (CMJ) recent UK Jewellery Conference.

Jul- 2012 -

16 July

Events

Jewellery Focus Staff

Allum and Sidaway scoops two awards

Allum and Sidaway has picked up two awards at this year’s South Wilts Business of the Year Awards – Best Retailer and the first Blackmore Vale Business of the Year Award.