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- 2017 -8 DecemberDesigners
Tessa Packard launches London showroom
Contemporary fine jewellery designer Tessa Packard held on party on 6 December to launch her first London showroom. Located in Chelsea, the by-appointment-only showroom on Ives Street will offer clients a space to see Packard’s contemporary fine jewellery collections, and meet with the designer one-on-one to discuss bespoke commissions. The…
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6 DecemberFeatures
Brexit and British watches
The diversity of British watch brands in price points and positioning as well as manufacturing processes leads to a range of different concerns about Brexit across the resurgent industry, but even those most concerned feel Brexit has been good for them so far. Mike France, co-founder of Christopher Ward, could…
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1 DecemberAppointments
Buckley London expands its sales team
British fashion jewellery designer Buckley London has announced the appointment of Craig Sutherland as part of its sales team expansion. As international account manager, Sutherland will play a key part in the global business development strategy and market expansion of the Buckley London brand. He will be instrumental in developing…
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Nov- 2017 -30 NovemberRetailers
Watchfinder continues expansion with Brent Cross store opening
Watchfinder – the pre-owned watch specialist – is continuing its expansion across the UK by opening a seventh store at Brent Cross Shopping Centre. The Maidstone-based company currently has four central London stores in Canary Wharf, The Royal Exchange, Avery Row and Burlington Arcade – plus Bluewater in Kent and…
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28 NovemberTrade Organisations
RJC expands into the silver supply chain
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced its expansion of its material scope to include silver. This expansion adds another key sector to the RJC’s remit, helping the council to widen its authority and reputation across the industry. The expansion of the RJC into the silver supply chain comes after…
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22 NovemberAppointments
GIA’s Edward Johnson joins the RJC
Edward Johnson has been appointed to the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) as director of business development.He will be responsible for expanding its expertise and driving growth for the organisation, strengthening its influence and reputation across the jewellery industry. Johnson joins the team at the RJC from the Gemological Institute of…
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Oct- 2017 -30 OctoberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland opens Manchester boutique
Watches of Switzerland has announced the opening of a new Manchester showroom. Previously located on King Street, the newly designed retail space has enabled the brand to expand to two floors. The move marks the next step in the company’s expansion plans by taking up residence in Manchester’s St Ann’s…
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30 OctoberDesigners
Henryka unveils Hereford store redesign
Silver and natural gemstone jewellery brand Henryka has transformed the interior and exterior of its own-brand boutique on Widemarsh Street, Hereford, to accommodate its new brand identity. Unveiled earlier this year, Henryka refreshed its new brand strategy with a bohemian-inspired orange and black colour palette, new marketing materials, point-of-sale displays…
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23 OctoberBusinesses For Sale
SILK Diamonds – £40,000
Presenting for sale a well-established profitable and leading independent jewellery retailer. Prime location in the heart of Leicester City Centre having received spotlight from several newspapers and BBC for their products and services. The business has developed an excellent reputation for specialising in diamond wedding jewellery, contemporary silver jewellery and…
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11 OctoberDesigners
Taylor and Hart announce second round of investment
Taylor & Hart, London-based online retailer of bespoke diamond jewellery, has announced its return to Seedrs for its Series A funding. The aim of this round of investment is to ramp up global expansion after the brand’s initial success across Europe and the US. Since the company’s first round on…
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