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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Apr- 2025 -4 AprilFeatures
From a uni room to the world: The story of Bohomoon
Bohomoon is a British stainless steel jewellery brand founded in 2014 by Katie Lynch when she was a university student studying at Kingston in London. The lack of choice on the high street led her to think outside the box and buy a box of 50 moon charms online to…
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2 AprilDesigners
Pomellato unveils Pom Pom Dot 2025 collection
Pomellato has announced the launch of its Pom Pom Dot 2025 collection, an evolution of the Maison’s line of reversible jewellery. The collection’s button motif, inspired by a 1974 necklace from Pomellato’s archives, has been reimagined as a “modern-day emblem of connection and protection”. The highlight of the new collection…
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Mar- 2025 -11 MarchRetailers
Clarity and Success celebrates 30th anniversary
Clarity and Success, a provider of stock and business management to retail jewellers, is set to celebrate its 30th birthday in 2025. Originally founded in Germany in 1995, the company launched the first version of its software the following year, with a public exhibition debut in 1997 at the Inhorgenta…
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Feb- 2025 -28 FebruaryRetailers
Lister Horsfall unveils mutli-million pound showroom
Independent British jeweller, Lister Horsfall, has unveiled its brand-new multi-million-pound showroom development in Halifax. The remodelled showroom is a development of the historic site where Lister Horsfall began its journey as ‘The Little Diamond Shop’ in 1902. Spanning over 600 sqm and set across two floors, the new showroom more…
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12 FebruaryDesigners
Atelier VM unveils the Virtuosa ring
Atelier VM has announced the launch of its latest creation, the Virtuosa ring, in time for Valentine’s Day. Atelier VM stated that the new ring is inspired by “unique bonds and new unions”. The ring symbolises the union of platinum’s hardness and lustre with the radiant beauty of lab-grown diamonds.…
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6 FebruaryRetailers
Pandora profits jump 13% as it prioritises jewellery
Pandora has seen its EBIT rise 13% to £890m in its FY24 as a result of its ‘Phoenix strategy’ pushing it towards becoming a “full jewellery brand”. Alongside this, the company’s sales increased 13% to £3.53bn for the period, driven by strong online growth accounting for 27% of revenues and…
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5 FebruaryRetailers
Hettich celebrates 125th anniversary with new flagship store
Family-run jeweller Hettich has celebrated its 125th anniversary by opening a new flagship store in St Helier. The new store is located at 2-4 King Street in the centre of St Helier, facing the current Hettich store at 1 King Street. The new flagship store is in a building that…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryRetailers
Jones Family Jewellers to open new Leamington store
The Jones Family Jewellers has announced the launch of its new store in Leamington. It comes as Jones Family Jewellers marked the first anniversary of its store at Talisman Shopping Centre in Kenilworth. Following its success, owner Richard Jones, said he is looking to open another store in Leamington to…
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13 JanuaryRetailers
Chisholm Hunter profits plummet to £2.63m
Chisholm Hunter has revealed that its profit before tax dropped from £5.35m to £2.63m for the year ended 31 March 2024. The group’s turnover also slightly dipped from £57.91m to £57.884m in the face of a competitive marketplace. Its gross profit also fell from £10.38m to £9.95m. However, looking ahead,…
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6 JanuaryRetailers
Baker Brothers unveils new store in Bedford
Family-run, independent luxury jewellery and watch retailer Baker Brothers has unveiled its new two-floor boutique in Bedford. The new store is a relocation and major expansion of its previous site, just a few doors away. Directors – and sisters- Lizzie and Rebecca McAuley, were instrumental in the vision for the…
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