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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Oct- 2020 -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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26 JuneDesigners
Merci Maman reports 30% growth in sales
Merci Maman has reported a surge in online sales in recent months, despite the ongoing effects of coronavirus. According to the personalised jewellery brand, its sales have “rocketed”, with a 25% increase in April and a 21% increase in May. In addition, the group is now on target to hit…
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12 JuneFeatures
Tectonic shifts: Covid-19 will accelerate changes in the jewellery industry
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the world and businesses are searching for future trends and strategies in a post-COVID-19 world. For platinum jewellery, the drivers of business growth in 2019 have been thrown into even bolder relief by the pandemic, and point the way to a post-Covid 19 recovery. Digital…
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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Heathrow’s third runway will not be taking off after all
Heathrow’s third runway has been ruled illegal by the court of appeal, because the government did not properly consider its own climate change pledges in line with the Paris Agreement when drawing up its plans. The court is actually on the same street as our offices here at Mulberry Media…
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Dec- 2019 -19 DecemberRetailers
Laings reveals first full-year results as one brand
Luxury jewellers Laings has announced it achieved sales of £42.3m in the year to 31 May 2019. It is the first full year that the jewellers has operated under one brand. Sales also saw a like-for-like increase of 17.4%, and an operating profit of £4.2m was also reported. The company…
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