Company of Master Jewellers
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) is a UK trade buying group, combining collective purchasing power, marketing support, training programmes, and retail initiatives to empower independent jewellers and national chains. It facilitates competitive sourcing, brand-led campaigns, business development tools, and peer networking—helping members navigate pricing pressures, operational challenges, and marketplace trends. Jewellery Focus delivers specialist coverage of CMJ activities including membership growth, buying strategies, campaign performance, training updates, and franchising models. Our reporting equips retailers, suppliers, brand managers, and manufacturers with trade-critical insight into collaboration opportunities, value optimisation, and strategic positioning within one of the strongest jewellery buying networks in the UK.
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Aug- 2014 -4 AugustUncategorized
CMJ sales break £100m barrier for the first time
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has reported sales of just under £113m, breaking through the £100m mark for the first time in its history. Unveiling the results at the group’s annual general meeting in Birmingham, director Andrew Hirshman said group sales rose from £88.1m in 2012/13 to just shy…
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Jul- 2014 -1 JulyEvents
CMJ hails successful eleven days’ networking across UK
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) executive team has concluded a series of eleven regional meetings in May and June to discuss CMJ activities with its retail members. The executive team held the meetings across the UK and Ireland, in Glasgow, Dublin, Manchester, Rugby, Wolverhampton, Newmarket, Hatfield, London, Sevenoaks, Chichester, and…
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Mar- 2014 -12 MarchEvents
Record number of retailers register for CMJ Spring Trade Event
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) has announced that record numbers of retailers have registered to attend its Spring Trade Event this weekend. “We are bracing ourselves for over 700 people to pass through the doors of the CMJ event over the course of the two days,” said the body’s…
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Aug- 2013 -21 AugustTrade Organisations
CMJ chief executive to join leadership of CIBJO
The chief executive of the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), Willie Hamilton, is to take on a role in CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, as executive vice president of Sector B covering jewellery distribution. CIBJO president Dr Gaetano Cavalieri said: “The CIBJO board of directors has discussed what is widely…
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Dec- 2012 -7 DecemberRetailers
Wakefields unveils Rolex boutique
Wakefields in Horsham has recently unveiled its in-store Rolex boutique at a glitzy launch event.
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Sep- 2012 -17 SeptemberEvents
i2i Events Group announces dates for the Jewellery Show London 2013
Organisers of the Jewellery Show London have announced the dates for the 2013 edition, having once again secured Somerset House as the venue.
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Mar- 2012 -29 MarchRetailers
Allum & Sidaway opens new Hampshire premises
Jewellery retailer Allum & Sidaway has announced the official opening of their new flagship store.
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Jan- 2012 -10 JanuaryEvents
Mastercut Diamond design competition
To celebrate the Royal Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Mastercut Diamond is launching its Jubilee Diamond Design competition at the Jewellery Show in Birmingham.
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Jun- 2011 -17 JuneUncategorized
CMJ group sees 70 per cent sales growth
The Company of Master Jewellers reported another record-breaking year of sales at the group’s AGM and business conference this week. Sales through the buying group were up 70 per cent on the previous year, rising from £45.27 million to £76.88 million.
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