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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Jan- 2021 -6 JanuaryManufacturers
Lucara diamond mine renewal approved
Lucara has announced that the application for the renewal of its Karowe mining licence has been approved for a period of 25 years. The new licence will allow Lucara to continue mining for diamonds until 2046 and marks a “critical step” in the formal sanction of the Karowe underground expansion…
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Dec- 2020 -14 DecemberInternational
Lucapa recovers 101 carat diamond
Diamond company Lucapa and its partner, the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho (GoL), have announced the recovery of a 101 carat white diamond from the Mothae kimberlite diamond mine in Lesotho. The diamond was measured by the Yehuda colorimeter as D in colour, the largest Type IIa recovery on…
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Nov- 2020 -26 NovemberNews
Time and More UK announces watch expansion
Time and More UK has announced the further expansion of its portfolio which will include the introduction of Roamer of Switzerland watches, Jacques Du Manoir and JDM Military. The brands will be exclusively distributed in the UK in December 2020. Roamer of Switzerland, which was founded in Solothurn, Switzerland in…
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Oct- 2020 -16 OctoberNews
e&e Jewellery opens new Covent Garden branch
Mercers’ Company has announced that independent jewellers, e&e Jewellery, has signed for a new boutique on Neal Street in London’s Covent Garden. The 500 sq ft e&e Jewellery space, located in the center of Covent Garden, is one of five in London and forms part of the brand’s European expansion…
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9 OctoberCoronavirus
Gov to cover 66% of wages for firms forced to shut
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that businesses forced to shut due to local restrictions will be eligible for a grant that pays two-thirds of staff salaries. The government will pay two-thirds, or 67%, of each employee’s salary, up to a maximum of £2,100 a month, if the business is forced…
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Sep- 2020 -22 SeptemberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland unveils Knightsbridge Rolex showroom
Watches of Switzerland has announced the opening of a new Rolex showroom located in Knightsbridge. The new 1,377 sq. ft showroom is situated within the existing Watches of Switzerland flagship showroom on the Brompton Road. It comes as the group has celebrated a “close relationship” with Rolex since becoming an…
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2 SeptemberDesigners
Movado Group secures Calvin Klein deal
Movado Group has announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Calvin Klein, Inc, for the design, product development, distribution and marketing of Swiss made and fashion timepieces, as well as fashion jewellery. The agreement will commence in January 2022 and has an initial term of five years.…
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Jul- 2020 -29 JulyCoronavirus
Ch. Dahlinger expands mask collection
Ch. Dahlinger has announced new measures of support for customers with the expansion of its protective, disposable masks collection. The move comes as the boxes and jewellery stands specialist said the development of the pandemic was “still not predictable”, but noted that its latest offering can assist jewellers and goldsmiths…
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3 JulyAppointments
Time and More appoints new sales director
Time and More UK has strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Neil Morley as its new sales director. Morley will reportedly bring with him “extensive experience” in sales leadership and business development within the watch and jewellery sectors, having spent over 25 years in the industry. In addition,…
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Jun- 2020 -29 JuneUncategorized
Choosing an eCommerce supplier: what you need to consider
In today’s competitive marketplace, with many options on offer, comparing eCommerce platforms is very challenging. Every organisation has different requirements and will need to consider many technical aspects – especially if one’s goal is the implementation of Omnichannel solutions or Click & Collect, according to digital eCommerce solutions specialist, Kooomo.…
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