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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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneRetailers
LVMH invests in laboratory-grown diamond producer
LVMH Luxury Ventures has joined other investors in completing an investment round of $90m (£74.3m) in LUSIX, a producer of lab-grown diamonds (LGD), with other investors including Ragnar Crossover Fund and More Investments. LUSIX will use this investment to fuel its growth initiatives, such as the expansion of its production…
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13 JuneProduct Launches
Brilliant Earth launches men’s fine jewellery collection
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. has launched a men’s fine jewellery collection, building upon the brand’s signature men’s wedding bands, featuring 93% recycled gold and 99.8% recycled silver. The 22-piece collection features an assortment of cable chains, engravable pendant, engravable cufflinks, and ID bracelets. Each gemstone and precious metal is ethically…
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9 JuneTrade Organisations
The SGT expands UK-wide ethical making pledge
The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) has officially launched the expansion of the ethical making pledge to art colleges and training providers with jewellery and silversmithing courses across the UK. The Goldsmiths’ Centre, the UK’s “leading charity” for the professional training of goldsmiths, was announced to be the first education provider…
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6 JuneDesigners
Laings announces new retail director
Laings has announced Brian Nelson as its new retail director, who will be responsible for the on and offline retail operations and day-to-day management of the business. Previously head of retail at Laings, Nelson will now have strategic oversight of the retail side of the business, including its showrooms located…
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May- 2022 -19 MayRetailers
DMR launches new concept showroom in Liverpool
David M Robinson (DMR) has announced the reopening of its flagship Liverpool showroom, following an “extensive refurbishment and expansion”, marking a 72% upsize in the jewellers’ existing presence in the city. The project is DMR’s largest expansion to date and it introduces the first new concept showroom for the brand,…
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18 MayRetailers
Laings opens new Omega showroom in Cardiff
Luxury jeweller Laings has opened the doors to its new Omega showroom at St David’s, Cardiff. Spanning 838 sq ft, the new showroom will complement the existing Laings Cardiff showroom at The Hayes, which has operated at St David’s since the luxury retail destination’s second phase expansion in 2009. Stuart…
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11 MayNews
Coll Sign: It’s all in the name!
When Glasgow jewellery business boss Steven Coll decided to source new client gifts, he turned to one of the remotest Hebridean islands off the coast of Scotland for inspiration. And in a unique tie-up Steven’s family-owned Tom Coll Jewellery struck a deal with the Isle of Coll Distillery to produce…
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3 MayFeatures
Exclusive: An insight into Lily Arkwright’s European expansion
What is the history of the business? Launched in 2015 with a vision to offer consumers more, Lily Arkwright was designed to provide mined diamond alternatives to customers, offering more choice, better service and distinctive bridal jewellery. Why is Lily Arkwright planning to expand at this particular time? It’s really…
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilProduct Launches
Lily Blanche launches new gemstone collection
Luxury British Jewellery company, Lily Blanche, has announced that it is launching its new jewellery collection today, featuring genuine carnelian earrings and rings. The collection comprises carnelian gemstones crafted in sterling silver, 18 carat gold, rose gold and white gold vermeil. The jewellers said each stone has been carefully selected”…
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14 AprilRetailers
Laings unveils plans for new £5m Glasgow flagship
Laings has signed a 15-year lease to take over a landmark B-listed building in Scotland, which is set to become the family-run jeweller’s new UK flagship location. A planning application submitted to Glasgow City Council highlighted Laings’ proposal to revitalise Rowan House, a 19th century retail and office development on…
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