Christmas
Christmas is the most crucial trading period for the UK jewellery industry, driving significant sales across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, understanding seasonal trends, consumer behaviour, and effective marketing strategies is essential to maximising opportunities during the festive period. Jewellery Focus provides extensive coverage on Christmas trading, including sales performance analysis, product trends, promotional campaigns, and insights into supply chain readiness. Our reporting helps trade professionals prepare for and capitalise on the busiest season of the year.
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Mar- 2025 -19 MarchFeatures
Poppy Elder on trends shaping the bespoke engagement market
Engagement ring sales have grown by 14% annually, driven by a resurgence in marriages that has reversed years of decline in the UK, according to a new analysis by online diamond retailer 77 Diamonds. Exclusive insights from 77 Diamonds suggest that this post-pandemic wedding surge has continued since 2022. As…
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Jan- 2025 -20 JanuaryRetailers
Bradley’s instals 6 ft ice sculpture to celebrate York Daffodil collection
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers is set to install a six-foot-tall ice sculpture on Low Petergate inspired by its York Daffodil collection. Taking place on 1-2 February 2025, the York Ice Trail consists of a series of elaborate ice sculptures positioned around the historic city centre of York. Bradley’s Jewellers…
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7 JanuaryEconomy
BRC warns of 2025 falling sales volume despite December sales growth
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned of possible falling sales volume in 2025 despite the modest increase in total retail sales experienced in December 2024. UK total retail sales in December 2024 increased by 3.2% year on year, against a growth of 1.9% in December 2023, according to new…
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3 JanuaryEconomy
Total footfall was down 2.2% in 2024
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2% compared with 2023 according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall decreased year-on-year for all four nations, with Scotland falling by 1.5%, England by 2.1%, Wales by 2.6%, while Northern Ireland experienced the biggest decline at 5.8%. Alongside this, total…
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberEconomy
Footfall rises ahead of Christmas but remains lower than 2023 levels
Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations with retail parks and shopping centres paving the way, according to MRI Software’s new data. However, levels were still considerably lower than the same week last year. For the week to 22 December, footfall rose by…
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16 DecemberEconomy
Footfall drops 3.1% in last fortnight
Footfall over the last two weeks ended 8 December has averaged -3.1% below the same weeks last year according to Rendle Intelligence and Insights. Moreover, footfall into stores last week dropped further behind 2023 than the week before (-3.3% last week vs -2.8%). Shopping centres fared worse than high streets…
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3 DecemberRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers adds new lines to Castle Howard pop-up
Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new lines to its fine jewellery concession at North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard. It has introduced its new Winter Pearls collection to Castle Howard, including freshwater cultured pearls in a trending shade of dove grey. Predicted best-sellers include single teardrop-shaped pearl pendants, drop earrings,…
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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberRetailers
Jessica Flinn unveils new fine jewellery range ahead of Christmas
Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has unveiled its latest collection of fine jewellery, featuring ready to wear bracelets, necklaces and earrings with new designs. The new range includes both lab grown and mined diamonds. From bezel set diamond bracelets to constellation-inspired necklaces and earrings, the collection is suitable for both every…
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21 NovemberRetailers
Mikimoto unveils new Christmas range with three new collections
London-based jewellery brand Mikimoto is set to celebrate the festive season with the launch of three new collections namely V Code, M Signature and Lucky Arrows. The V Code and M Signature feature Lustrous feature pearls while Lucky Arrows features the “iridescent” mother-of-pearl. The brand has extended the V Code…
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20 NovemberRetailers
Gemfields launches new Christmas collection
Gemfields has announced the launch of its new Christmas collection, featuring designs set with rubies and emeralds. According to Gemfields, rubies have long been associated with “passion”, “prosperity” and “protection”, and emeralds, linked to “growth”, “hope” and “renewal”. The new range features a selection of rings including The Eshli Fine…
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