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.

Oct- 2014 -

28 October

Manufacturers

Tom Davis

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 October

Retailers

Tom Davis

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 October

Economy

Tom Davis

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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Sep- 2014 -

12 September

Retailers

Tom Davis

Cadenzza opens new store in Liverpool

Cadenzza, a retailer owned by jewellery brand Swarovski, has announced the opening of a new store in Liverpool. The premises will be located in Liverpool One, a shopping centre, and will be Cadenzza’s first branch outside of the London area. It will enjoy collections from brands such as Roberto Cavalli,…
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Aug- 2014 -

15 August

Retailers

Tom Davis

Drakes Group announces plans for expansion

Drakes Group has announced plans to expand its Plymouth store this year, taking over four units in the Drake Circus Shopping Centre. The family-run business has announced the opening of its “all new Drakes Store” on the first floor of the shopping centre, located alongside Next. The shop will occupy…
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14 August

Uncategorized

Tom Davis

Thomas Sabo announces flagship London store

Thomas Sabo has announced plans to open a new flagship London store on South Molton Street, in the heart of London’s West End. Scheduled to open in late October, the 120sqm store will be located at the Brook Street end of South Molton Street in one of its anchor sites.…
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4 August

Events

Tom Davis

IJL announces major partnership with UKTI

International Jewellery London has announced a key partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) for this year’s show, in order to help the UK brands’ global marketing. UKTI’s role is to assist UK-based companies succeed within the global economy through their network of specialists around the world. UKTI will provide…
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Jul- 2014 -

16 July

News

Tom Davis

Dinny Hall celebrates wholesale and retail expansion

British jewellery brand Dinny Hall has announced further expansion of its wholesale business through Goldsmiths Jewellers. Goldsmiths is now retailing the brand’s sterling silver jewellery collections at 16 key locations throughout the UK, with the range consisting of pieces from the Almaz, Lotus and Toro ranges as well as a…
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Jun- 2014 -

30 June

Current Affairs

Tom Davis

The domain name game – Protect your brand online

MarkMonitor The internet is currently going through one of the biggest changes since its inception, with a massive expansion of the Domain Name System (DNS). The introduction of hundreds of new generic top level domains (gTLDs) means the portion of domain names located to the right of the dot that…
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27 June

Designers

Michael Northcott

So Jewellery re-brands, gears up for international expansion

So Jewellery has rebranded to become ‘So Jewellery London’ to highlight the British heritage of the company as it gears up for international expansion. The firm said: “British brands continue to increase in popularity and have a strong appeal, both at home and abroad. With the UK economy showing signs…
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