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Appointments to posts—such as leadership changes, new executive hires, board nominations, and key management shifts—are critical indicators of strategic direction, operational priorities, and business confidence in the UK jewellery sector. Whether it’s a new creative director at a design house, a CEO stepping in at a major retailer, or a sustainability lead joining a supply-chain group, these personnel moves influence brand vision, commercial policy, and trade relationships. Jewellery Focus tracks and reports on significant appointments across retail, manufacturing, design, education, and trade organisations—analysing the experience and impact of new hires and what their arrival signals for the future of the businesses they join. Our coverage helps industry professionals monitor talent movement, understand evolving leadership trends, and anticipate changes in strategy, partnerships and market positioning.

  • Jul- 2020 -
    7 July
    RetailersMappin and Webb opens refurbished boutique

    Mappin and Webb opens refurbished boutique

    Mappin and Webb announced it has opened the doors to a newly refurbished Cambridge boutique. The original boutique has been extended and will house a dedicated 36sqm Rolex area, making the total boutique 111sqm in size.  The multi-brand section of the boutique will also offer a selection of timepieces and…

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  • 3 July
    AppointmentsTime and More appoints new sales director

    Time and More appoints new sales director

    Time and More UK has strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Neil Morley as its new sales director.  Morley will reportedly bring with him “extensive experience” in sales leadership and business development within the watch and jewellery sectors, having spent over 25 years in the industry.  In addition,…

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  • 2 July
    DesignersWatches of Switzerland and Tag Heuer open Kingston boutique

    Watches of Switzerland and Tag Heuer open Kingston boutique

    Watches of Switzerland and Tag Heuer have announced the launch of their second collaborative boutique, which has opened its doors in the centre of Kingston.  The new site will feature over 150 timepieces, including Tag Heuer’s newest launches, such as the TAG Heuer Connected watch, as well as its heritage…

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  • 1 July
    AppointmentsReservoir Watches appoints new brand director

    Reservoir Watches appoints new brand director

    Reservoir Watches has announced the appointment of Alan Stone-Wigg as brand director UK and international consultant for the group. The Swiss Made precision instruments inspired watch brand was founded in 2017, and has seen “significant growth” in the last three years, currently trading across  65 points of sale in over…

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  • 1 July
    AppointmentsEllington Timepiece Laurence Brannigan as non-executive director

    Ellington Timepiece Laurence Brannigan as non-executive director

    Watch company Ellington Timepiece has announced the appointment of Laurence Brannigan as non-executive director. Brannigan brings decades’ worth of experience in the brand management market to the team, spearheading the product launch, brand development and growth of global leaders, including Hugo Boss, Scuderia Ferrari, Movado, EBEL and Skagen Designs. Founded…

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  • Jun- 2020 -
    24 June
    NewsRock Lobster permanently shuts bricks-and-mortar store

    Rock Lobster permanently shuts bricks-and-mortar store

    Rock Lobster has announced it will no longer reopen its bricks-and-mortar shop due to “circumstances surrounding the property”. The Worcester-based jewellers said that its landlords now have plans to develop the shop into residential apartments, and in light of the ongoing Covid-19 disruption, it has decided to not move to…

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  • 23 June
    FeaturesCoronavirus: The jewellery industry’s story

    Coronavirus: The jewellery industry’s story

    At the time of writing, the UK’s embattled high street has been given a glimmer of hope, after prime minister Boris Johnson announced plans on 25 May to allow non-essential retailers to open by mid-June. The announcement will be welcome news for many jewellers who have struggled over the past…

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  • 23 June
    NewsLaings to operate on appointment-only system

    Laings to operate on appointment-only system

    Laings has announced that it will be operating on an appointment-only basis, ahead of the reopening of its sites in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Cardiff on 30 June.  The luxury jeweller has been working to ensure it can safely open when government guidelines permit, with customers invited to book appointments held…

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  • 19 June
    AppointmentsNAJ welcomes new chair

    NAJ welcomes new chair

    The NAJ has confirmed the appointment of its new chair, with Gary Wroe, managing director of Hockley Mint assuming the role following its 2020 AGM.  Stepping down as chair, Harriet Kelsall will now move to the deputy chair position, while Wroe will serve a one-year term up until June 2021. …

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  • 12 June
    CoronavirusTheo Fennell to reopen boutique on a limited basis

    Theo Fennell to reopen boutique on a limited basis

    Theo Fennell has announced that it will be reopening its Fulham Road flagship boutique on 16 June, following the latest government guidelines for store openings.  The fine jewellery and silverware boutique will be opening on a by-appointment basis for two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 11am and 4pm,…

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