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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Jul- 2015 -22 JulyRetailers
Watchfinder & Co to open flagship store in Leeds
Watchfinder is to open a two-storey retail premises in Leeds, its third bricks and mortar boutique in the UK. The boutique will be situated in the historic Grade II* listed Victoria Quarter arcade and is due to open in late September 2015. With two stores in the South East already, Watchfinder’s…
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17 JulyAuctions
Rocks & Co set for rebrand and relocation
Jewellery shopping channel Rocks & Co has announced it is in the process of ‘major’ expansion and rebranding plans, which will see the company relocate to Birmingham. The company – which is part of Eumelo, a large multinational group which broadcasts live from cities including Rome and Berlin – has…
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16 JulyWatch Focus
Watchfinder appoints marketing gurus ahead of European expansion
Pre-owned luxury watch retailer Watchfinder has appointed a marketing agency as part of its plans to access the European market more comprehensively. Watchfinder said that Hometown, which won the business after a competitive pitching process, will develop a campaign to provide Watchfinder with a distinctive voice within the luxury market,…
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16 JulyRetailers
Northern Goldsmiths reopens following £1m refurbishment
Goldsmiths has reopened its Newcastle ‘flagship’ showroom following a £1m refurbishment. Northern Goldsmiths, located in the city centre, unveiled its new-look showroom to the public earlier this month after two months of restoration which involved the 80-year-old 24ct gold leaf Rolex clock on the corner of the store being removed…
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15 JulyDesigners
Vashi seeks funding for retail expansion
Diamond e-tailer Vashi has launched an £850,000 fundraise on equity crowdfunding platform VentureFounders to raise capital for a high street presence. With the bulk of the firm’s sales predominantly made online, Vashi is seeking to raise £850,000 in this Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) eligible round, at a pre-money valuation of…
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3 JulyRetailers
Laing Edinburgh secures £1.3m relocation
Independent jeweller Laing Edinburgh is set for a £1.3m relocation to Edinburgh’s exclusive George Street – fulfilling a lifelong dream for chairman Michael Laing. The jewellers, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, has agreed terms to move into 72 George Street, formerly occupied by Barclays Bank, and is…
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Jun- 2015 -15 JuneRetailers
Mococo relocates and expands its Chester store
Jewellery retailer Mococo has relocated its Chester store and more than doubled its size in bid to improve its presence in the city. The store has been relocated from the Grosvenor Shopping Centre on St Michael’s Row to the corner of Foregate Street, a “more prominent location in the city…
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8 JuneRetailers
Lumbers Jewellers set for £1m relocation
Midlands-based jeweller Lumbers has announced plans to expand its store with a £1m relocation and refurbishment. The family-owned jewellery retailer said it will move from its current location to a larger showroom on the main high street in Leicester. The move will see Lumbers increase in size from its current…
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8 JuneAppointments
Endless strengthens senior management and secures investment
Endless Jewelry has announced that it has appointed Paul Moonga as its new CEO and has sold further shares to raise more working capital. The Danish composable jewellery brand said the appointment of Moonga will give founder Jesper Nielsen the opportunity to focus on “overall brand development”. Moonga joins from…
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May- 2015 -12 MayRetailers
Goldsmiths Trafford Centre store set for £800k refurbishment
Jewellery store chain Goldsmiths has announced that its Intu Trafford Centre store in Manchester is to undergo a £800,000 refurbishment. The new-look store, which will be around a third larger than its current premise, will feature a brand new Rolex room with two seating areas, a branded area for luxury…
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