Beijing
Beijing is a major global centre for luxury consumption, design influence, and international brand expansion—making it a key city of interest for the UK jewellery trade. As both a domestic market and a gateway to wider Chinese consumer trends, Beijing hosts flagship boutiques, trade events, and affluent customer segments that shape global jewellery strategies. Jewellery Focus covers Beijing-related developments including store launches, market insights, trade policy shifts, and brand positioning. Our reporting helps UK jewellers and suppliers stay informed on opportunities and dynamics within China’s capital.
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Aug- 2015 -19 AugustWatch Focus
Seiko named timekeeper of World Championships athletics
Watch brand Seiko has announced that it will once again be the official timekeeper of the International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Championships. It is the 14th consecutive World Championships that Seiko has been appointed as the official timer since the event was held in Rome in 1987. Seiko…
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17 AugustQ&A Sessions
INTERVIEW: Scott Thompson, Carat*
Luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat* spent the latter half of 2014 expanding its footprint both in the UK and overseas. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT caught up with founder and CEO, Scott Thompson. Give us a 60-second roundup of what’s been going on in the last 12 months We’ve expanded our footprint in Hong…
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Mar- 2014 -12 MarchWatch Focus
Seiko and IAAF renew partnership with six-year deal
Seiko has announced that it has renewed its timing services sponsorship deal for the IAAF World Championships by signing up for a further six years. The new agreement will include three IAAF World Championships, in Beijing in 2015, London in 2017 and in 2019 in a city yet to be…
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Feb- 2014 -20 FebruaryEvents
CARAT* hails record number of customers at Spring Fair
Wholesale jewellery brand CARAT* says it expects its growth this year to surpass that of 2013, thanks to a strong order book and a successful exhibition and Jewellery & Watch Birmingham. The firm said it had welcomed “record numbers new and existing customers” onto its stand during the five-day event,…
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Jan- 2013 -10 JanuaryDesigners
Fei Liu honoured for innovative business work in China and Hong Kong
Jewellery designer Fei Liu has been honoured by airline Cathay Pacific at its annual awards, recognising companies and individuals based in the UK and Ireland pioneering business work in eastern Asia.
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Jul- 2012 -3 JulyCelebrities
Rebecca Adlington wears Charms UK
Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington is pictured here wearing a Charms UK Candy Bling bracelet.
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Apr- 2012 -2 AprilEvents
New venue for Baselworld 2013 as exhibitors hail successful 2012
The organisers of Baselworld have revealed the 2013 show will take place in a new venue, after exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the 2012 exhibition.
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