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Sep- 2023 -18 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks reports ‘record’ turnover of £225m
National family-owned jewellery, diamond and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has announced “record” turnover of £225m in its latest accounts (March 2022 to February 2023), an increase of 11.4% on the previous year. Its operating profit also amounted to £25.7m. Beaverbrooks said that despite the effects of the cost-of-living crisis and uncertain…
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Jun- 2023 -7 JuneRetailers
Beaverbrooks unveils £750k refurbished Derby store
Beaverbrooks has unveiled its £750,000 refitted Derby store with a new adjoining Tag Heuer Boutique in Derbion Shopping Centre, London Road, Derby. With an “extensive” diamond and bridal jewellery offering, the new store is offering shoppers its own brand diamond range, including the newly launched ‘Starlit’ a 15-piece collection representing…
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Nov- 2022 -11 NovemberRetailers
Watts Jewellers in Derby to close its doors
Derby-based jewellery shop, Watts Jewellers, is set to close its doors for good after almost 165 years of trading in the area. The shop, which first began trading in 1858, will reportedly hold a final sale on Saturday (12 November) ahead of the store’s closure, according to the current owner…
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Aug- 2022 -8 AugustRetailers
Hayes & Lake adds four new retailers
Hayes and Lake has announced it will go live in four new stores this week, bringing the number that carry the brand to 12. The new stores include John Baldwin Jewellers in Tavistock, Christopher George Jewellers in Cardiff, Francis and Gaye in Coventry, and David Summerfield Jewellers in Newcastle. Having…
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Jun- 2021 -14 JuneAuctions
UK auction house launches new online store
John Pye, the leading UK auction house, has announced the launch of its brand-new online store. The John Pye Luxury Shop will be part of the business’ new diversification model and will allow its customers to purchase “one-of-a-kind items” from luxury designers. Recently, the auctioneer expanded into Northern Ireland with…
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Aug- 2020 -6 AugustCurrent Affairs
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter clock to be removed for restoration work
The historic Chamberlain Clock in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is set to be removed so it can undergo an “extensive” restoration process. Later this month, the process will begin to dismantle and remove the Chamberlain Clock from its current home on the roundabout junction of Warstone Lane and Vyse Street in…
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Sep- 2018 -17 SeptemberVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street: Judith Hart
Name: Judith Hart Jewellers Location: Derby Year established: 1980 Number of staff: 66 Website: www.judithhartjewellers.co.uk How was Judith Hart Jewellers founded? It was established in 1980 by myself and two other members of staff. I had worked locally starting as a Saturday girl and over three years progressed to manager.…
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Dec- 2017 -11 DecemberProduct Launches
James Derby announces new range of London ‘inspired’ watches
New watch brand, James Derby, is launching its debut classic range for men and women. James Harrower, founder of James Derby, aspired to create a product mixing affordability and charm. The watches are manufactured with Japanese movement in a stainless steel case, featuring sapphire crystals, quality glass and genuine leather…
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Sep- 2017 -26 SeptemberCelebrities
WB The Creative Jewellery Group welcomes a royal visitor
WB The Creative Jewellery Group’s manufacturing facility was visited by his Royal Highness the Duke of Kent on 21 September. The Duke visited the company as part of a day-long visit to Birmingham. He was accompanied by Simon Topman The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Midlands, John Hudson, High Sheriff…
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Aug- 2016 -24 AugustCrime
Man charged following Ernest Jones robbery in Derby
A man has been charged following a robbery at a jewellery store in Derby’s Intu shopping centre. The break-in happened at about 3am on Tuesday, August 23, at the Ernest Jones store in the shopping centre. An unknown quantity of jewellery was stolen but later recovered by police. A 21-year-old…
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