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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Mar- 2015 -19 MarchCelebrities
VIDEO: Endless reveals new Jennifer Lopez video promotion
Endless Jewelry has revealed a new video with brand ambassador and designer Jennifer Lopez, endorsing her SS15 bracelet and charm collection. The release of the video follows the global superstar sharing her bracelet and charm designs from the Jennifer Lopez Collection by Endless Jewelry on social media last week. The…
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Feb- 2015 -24 FebruaryProduct Launches
Birmingham Assay Office’s ‘Analytical Laboratory’ rebrands
The Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) has rebranded its Analytical Laboratory as AnchorCert Analytical. The BAO said that the rebrand is due to the scope of its services expanding “enormously”. Originally specialising in precious metals, AnchorCert Analytical continues to analyse precious metals from 999 gold to platinum, but services are expanding…
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6 FebruaryCelebrities
Endless Jewelry reports $30m sales in dazzling first year
The new leather bracelet and charms brand Endless Jewelry has had a storming first year of trading, according to its CEO and founder, Jesper Nielsen. Nielsen told Jewellery Focus the company turned over $30 million in its first full year of trading, and has big plans for expansion in the year ahead.…
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Jan- 2015 -13 JanuaryEconomy
‘Cyberweek’ and clearance sales drive online retail in December
‘Cyberweek’ and clearance sales helped to drive online retail sales in December with non-food products growing 7% compared to the same time last year. This is according to the BRC-KPMG Online Retail Sales Monitor which found that in December online sales represented 17% of total non-food sales, compared to 16%…
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Nov- 2014 -11 NovemberDesigners
Vamp London continues expansion with House of Fraser
Design brand Vamp London has expanded into House of Fraser, its first national retailer, in what the company has called an “important milestone” in its expansion plans. The full range of Vamp’s silver and CZ jewellery entered an initial five House of Fraser stores on November 3, with the possibility…
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6 NovemberDesigners
JCM launches flagship London boutique
Fashion jewellery brand JCM London has opened its first store in Knightsbridge, London. Located on the exclusive fashion street, Beauchamp Place, the store was officially opened on November the 4. The new store will show off JCM’s range of semi-precious stone collections. Mehmet Topbas, managing director of JCM London, said:…
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3 NovemberRetailers
Gemporia launches French and German websites in European expansion
Online jewellery retailer Gemporia has expanded into northern Europe by launching French and German versions of its website. Despite already shipping worldwide, Gemporia, which is owned by the Genuine Gemstone Company, the new venture will be a first for the company which previously handled all customers on its UK website.…
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Oct- 2014 -28 OctoberManufacturers
Petra Diamonds reports highest production in its history
Petra Diamonds has announced its revenue in Q1 was up 55% to $100.8m (£62.3m). The results also included the sale of an 85% interest in its 122ct Cullinan blue diamond for $23.5m (£14.5m), discovered earlier this year. The results, which covered production and sales from July 1 to September 30…
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14 OctoberRetailers
Drakes Jewellers win Plymouth’s Business of the Year Award
Drakes Jewellers in Plymouth has been awarded the Business of the Year Award at Plymouth’s City and Waterfront awards 2014. Drakes, which is currently expanding into Plymouth’s Drake Circus Shopping Centre, received the award at the black tie event on October 8. The firm was selected for the award by…
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7 OctoberEconomy
Jewellery and watch market to grow by 1.8%, says Mintel
Research company Mintel has estimated that the watch and jewellery market will grow by 1.8% by the end of 2014. According to its ‘Watches and Jewellery Retailing – September 2014’ report, this year’s growth has been driven by rising consumer confidence and the expansion of the watches sector. Gold is…
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