E-Commerce
E-commerce has become a vital channel for the UK jewellery trade, transforming how jewellers, designers, and suppliers reach customers and grow their businesses. From website optimisation and digital marketing to logistics and customer experience, the online marketplace presents both opportunities and challenges. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on e-commerce trends, technology innovations, consumer behaviour insights, and strategies to help jewellery professionals succeed in an increasingly digital retail landscape.
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Aug- 2023 -23 AugustDesigners
The Diamond Lab secures 450k funding and appoints new chairman
London-based jewellery business The Diamond Lab, founded by Jamie Amelia Patel, has secured a £450,000 Series A funding in its first round of private financing led by investor James Shulman. Additionally, David Duncan-Smith, former managing director of Prada UK and Louis Vuitton UK will be joining the brand as its…
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneFeatures
Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry
Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn Designers Limited straight out of university in 2010, so it has been 13 years now, which is absolutely bonkers. I initially started out making stainless steel and silver jewellery, and I would sell it…
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22 JuneRetailers
Jessica Flinn launches Eras Tour inspired ring collection
Jessica Flinn has launched its new Eras Tour inspired ring collection after Taylor Swift announced the European leg of her international tour. According to Jessica Flinn, the new ring line is also curated with consideration for the recent trend of proposing at one of her shows. The rings are designed…
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12 JuneRetailers
Signet Jewellers sees sales slip to $1.7bn
Signet Jewellers has reported revenues of $1.7bn (£1.36bn) down 9.3% from Q1 FY23, according to its results for the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2023. Virginia C. Drosos, CEO of Signet Jewellers claimed that macroeconomic headwinds had worsened late in the quarter, while there were fewer engagements resulting from Covid’s…
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May- 2023 -11 MayRetailers
Bucherer announces partnership with Mytheresa
Luxury jewellery and watch retailer Bucherer has announced its partnership with luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa. Bucherer said that the collaboration will expand the offering of fine watches and jewellery on the Mytheresa platform for its customers. As a first step, Bucherer has launched certified pre-owned (CPO) watches on Mytheresa Life…
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Apr- 2023 -27 AprilDesigners
Jessica Flinn launches re-imagined royal coronation rings
Wedding and engagement specialist Jessica Flinn has launched a line of re-imagined versions of royal engagement rings. The rings included are the rings of Camilla Parker Bowles, Eugenie, Meghan, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, and Queen Elizabeth. All rings are made to order with a selection of stones to choose…
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Aug- 2022 -9 AugustDesigners
Signet Jewellers acquires Blue Nile
Signet Jewellers Limited has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Nile, an online retailer of engagement rings and fine jewellery, for $360m (£297m) in an all cash transaction. The strategic acquisition of Blue Nile accelerates Signet’s efforts to expand its bridal offerings and grow its accessible…
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Jul- 2022 -27 JulyRetailers
Beaverbrooks profits surge 117% to £35.3m
Beaverbrooks has announced “record breaking” sales as its group operating profit surged 117% year-on-year from £16.3m to £35.3m in FY22, with turnover rising 64.4% year-on-year and 41.3% compared to its most profitable centenary year in 2019-2020. The family-owned national jewellery and watch retailer also saw a gross profit margin of…
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Mar- 2022 -15 MarchRetailers
F.Hinds launches new Chapelle store in West Midlands Designer Outlet
F.Hinds has announced the opening of its new Chapelle store in the new West Midlands Designer Outlet in Cannock, bringing Chapelle’s portfolio up to 13 stores. The store is fitted with “modern” furnishings and reportedly offers savings of at least 30% off RRP. Chapelle stocks a range of diamonds, jewellery…
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Feb- 2022 -23 FebruaryRetailers
The Alkemistry hails UK expansion
The Alkemistry has announced it is set to expand its presence in the UK, following “triple digit e-commerce growth in 2020”. It has added a number of female founded brands to their product offering including fellow British brand, Dinny Hall and London centred Alice Van Cal. With a revenue growth…
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