Expansion
Expansion in the jewellery trade signifies strategic growth—whether through entering new geographic markets, launching additional retail outlets (including concessions and pop-ups), diversifying product lines, or broadening online presence. Such developments reflect consumer confidence, brand ambition, and supply-chain agility. Jewellery Focus delivers in-depth, trade-focused coverage of expansion activity across the UK market, spotlighting growth strategies from fledgling designers, established retailers, and manufacturers. We report on site selections, financing approaches, digital vs. physical channel decisions, logistical scaling, and performance measurement. Our analysis supports jewellers, brand teams, distributors, financiers, and suppliers in evaluating risks and opportunities tied to growth initiatives and in executing sustainable, profitable expansion plans.
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Dec- 2025 -30 DecemberRetailers
MadaLuxe acquires majority stake in jewellery brand Ippolita
Global luxury brand MadaLuxe Group has acquired a majority stake in Ippolita, the New York-based fine jewellery brand founded by designer Ippolita Rostagno. The acquisition adds Ippolita to its portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands spanning ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear, accessories, watches, home and spirits. Financial terms of the transaction…
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24 DecemberManufacturers
Platinum jewellery demand holds up despite price volatility
Global demand for platinum jewellery has remained resilient in the third quarter of 2025 despite volatility in precious metal prices, according to the latest Platinum Jewellery Business Review from Platinum Guild International (PGI). PGI said elevated gold prices continued to weigh on overall jewellery demand, but platinum gained share in…
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4 DecemberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland revenue and profits surge ahead of festive trading
Watches of Switzerland has reported a surge in its revenues and profits for the 26 weeks to 26 October 2025 (H1 FY26), and said it is “well positioned” to enter the holiday trading period. The group reported a 6% increase in adjusted EBITDA to £69m, while group revenues rose by…
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Nov- 2025 -25 NovemberRetailers
Lily Charmed to enter Middle East through Rivoli Group stores
British jewellery brand Lily Charmed will enter the Middle East market in December through a partnership with retailer Rivoli Group, with its collections to be sold in 25 Hour Choice stores across the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain. The deal marks the next stage in the brand’s expansion following its…
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14 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths reopens expanded showroom in Oxford
Goldsmiths has reopened its enlarged showroom in Oxford after completing a major expansion at the Westgate shopping centre. The space now covers 400 square metres and features the company’s latest design concept, with updated interiors intended to create a more immersive environment for watch and jewellery clients. The showroom includes…
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13 NovemberDesigners
Ottoman Hands to release first solid gold jewellery range for 15th anniversary
Ottoman Hands will mark its 15th anniversary with the release of its first solid gold collection, due to go on sale exclusively through its website on 5 November 2025. The British jewellery brand, which began on a Portobello Road market stall, will introduce four 14ct yellow gold pieces featuring lab-grown…
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12 NovemberRetailers
Katie Loxton and Joma Jewellery to open dual-concept store at centre:mk
Katie Loxton and Joma Jewellery are set to open a joint store at centre:mk in Milton Keynes later this year, marking the brands’ first regional retail location and third UK site. The 2,357 sq ft unit will feature both brands under one roof, each with its own entrance, and will…
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12 NovemberRetailers
Pandora profits fall despite revenue increase
Pandora has reported a fall in quarterly profits despite higher revenue, as rising costs and currency headwinds offset continued sales growth across key markets. For the three months to September 2025, the jewellery group posted revenue of DKK 6.27bn (£740m), up from DKK 6.1bn (£720m) a year earlier, representing 6%…
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6 NovemberRetailers
Diamonds Factory launches Leaf and Clover Christmas collection
Diamonds Factory has unveiled its new Leaf and Clover Collection ahead of the Christmas period. The limited edition range features jewellery in yellow gold over silver and all-silver designs, including clover and four-petal leaf motifs. The collection includes both individual pieces and gift sets. The launch follows the company’s recent…
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3 NovemberRetailers
Pomellato adds new designs to Sabbia jewellery range
Pomellato has introduced new pieces to its Sabbia collection, expanding the range with designs that incorporate baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds in rose and white gold. The new jewellery includes a lariat necklace and pendant earrings featuring the brand’s signature irregular pavé setting, which combines stones of different sizes to create…
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