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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Jan- 2023 -10 JanuaryRetailers
Retail sales rise 6.9% over Christmas
The BRC has reported that sales on a total basis increased by 6.9% in December 2022, compared with the prior increase of 2.1% in December 2021. These figures are said to be above both the three-month average growth of 4.4% and the 12-month average growth of 3.1%. Meanwhile, the UK’s…
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9 JanuaryRetailers
Timpson rescues In-Time after collapse
Timpson has announced the acquisition of watch and jewellery repairer In-Time, which had collapsed in the days running up to Christmas. As part of the deal, the Manchester-based company has acquired 35 shops and taken on 110 new employees from In-Time. The value of the deal has yet to be…
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3 JanuaryNews
Footfall drops almost 30% post Christmas
Retailers in the UK saw footfall decrease 27.7% last week compared to the week before Christmas, which was just 7% higher than this week last year, according to data from Springboard. This number was nearly 20% lower than the number in 2019, although Springboard did attribute some of this to…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks opens new Cambridge store
Diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has opened its first store in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade Shopping Centre, aiming to bring “significant” investment in luxury retail ahead of the busy Christmas period. Creating 12 new roles and investing over £800k in the area, the retailer will also be opening the first…
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21 DecemberDesigners
Peter Jackson launches Miracle on 34th Street ring
Jeweller Peter Jackson has launched a handcrafted replica of the Cartier ring used in the movie Miracle on 34th Street. The ring has a diamond cut in the shape of an emerald in the middle of the ring and two more diamonds on the shoulder of the ring. It is…
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20 DecemberEvents
NAJ President wins NAJ Chair’s Award
NAJ President, David Doyle, was the recipient of the second NAJ Chair’s Award, presented at this year’s Benevolent Society Christmas Charity Ball. The NAJ Chair’s Award is given to a business or individual in recognition of their ongoing commitment and dedicated service to the jewellery industry. Last year, the judging…
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13 DecemberRetailers
Irish jeweller teams up with Montblanc for Dublin boutique
Irish jeweller Paul Sheeran has teamed up with luxury retailer Montblanc to open a new boutique in Dublin. The store will be Montblanc’s first in Dublin and will allow Paul Sheeran jewellery to be sold alongside Montblanc’s range of leather accessories. Paul Sheeran Jewellers is an Irish, family owned and…
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12 DecemberDesigners
Clogau releases Christmas range
Welsh gold designer Clogau has released its 2022 Christmas range including various pieces of gold jewellery and a Christmas gift box. The highlight of the launch is the 12 days of Clogau gift box which is a limited-edition box worth over £1200 including six unique jewellery pieces and six accessories.…
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5 DecemberRetailers
Latest Cheffins Jewellery sale grosses £369,000
The last Cheffins Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale of 2022 grossed over £369,000, with the auction seeing a 95% sale rate across the 531 lots offered. It took place on Thursday 24 November at the firm’s sale rooms in Cambridge. Leading the jewellery section was a pair of Burmese ruby…
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1 DecemberDesigners
Ivy and Gold unveils new Christmas line
Beaded jewellery brand Ivy and Gold has announced its new Christmas collection. The new line includes personalised bracelets, stacking gifts, rings and earrings all inspired by founder Erinn Kerr’s daughter Ivy. Beaded letter bracelets come made to order with personalisation options and there are also options for child bracelets too.…
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