Expansion
Expansion in the jewellery trade signifies strategic growthโwhether 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. JewelleryโฏFocus 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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Aug- 2022 -3 AugustRetailers
Diamonds Factory unveils European expansion amid โrapid growthโ
Diamonds Factory has announced plans to open a European Hub in Dublin, following โrapidโ turnover growth from โฌ100k (ยฃ83,678k) to โฌ1m (ยฃ836,785k) in a year. The jewellersโ Ireland team has doubled in size and will open an operations office in Ireland to meet this new demand, allowing the business to…
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Jul- 2022 -14 JulyRetailers
Charles Nobel eyes expansion as it celebrates 50th anniversary
Family-owned and run jewellery business, Charles Nobel is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and has said it is focusing on enhancing its range of diamond jewellery for the future. The New Milton business was founded in 1972 by Keith and Jenny Bollard, with the couple moving from the North of England…
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneFeatures
Laings: whatโs next?
What is your history in the industry? I have been in the industry for over 27 years, having held various roles across the sector and within Laings itself – from shop floor to operations management. My career in the jewellery and watch sector started in 1995 with Ernest Jones, before…
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14 JuneRetailers
LVMH invests in laboratory-grown diamond producer
LVMH Luxury Ventures has joined other investors in completing an investment round of $90m (ยฃ74.3m) 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 menโs fine jewellery collection
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. has launched a men’s fine jewellery collection, building upon the brandโs signature menโs 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.ย 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 Goldsmithsโ Centre, the UKโs โleading charityโ 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 โextensive refurbishment and expansionโ, marking a 72% upsize in the jewellersโ existing presence in the city. The project is DMRโs 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 Davidโs, Cardiff. Spanning 838 sq ft, the new showroom will complement the existing Laings Cardiff showroom at The Hayes, which has operated at St Davidโs since the luxury retail destinationโs second phase expansion in 2009. Stuart…
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11 MayNews
Coll Sign: Itโs 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 Stevenโs family-owned Tom Coll Jewellery struck a deal with the Isle of Coll Distillery to produce…
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