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- 2012 -16 JulyEvents
Allum and Sidaway scoops two awards
Allum and Sidaway has picked up two awards at this year’s South Wilts Business of the Year Awards – Best Retailer and the first Blackmore Vale Business of the Year Award.
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9 JulyEconomy
UK business lending improves in May, says CBI
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed that business lending fell to 3.1 per cent in the year to May – a marginal improvement on the 3.5 per cent from the year to April.
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Jun- 2012 -6 JuneRetailers
CW Sellors online watch retail to merge with Jura Watches
Derbyshire-based fine jewellers CW Sellors have announced their online watch trade will merge with luxury watch retailer Jura Watches.
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Mar- 2012 -29 MarchRetailers
Allum & Sidaway opens new Hampshire premises
Jewellery retailer Allum & Sidaway has announced the official opening of their new flagship store.
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Feb- 2012 -3 FebruaryTrade Organisations
BHI Silver Medal awarded to Roger W Smith
The British Horological Institute (BHI) has awarded Roger Smith the Barrett Silver Medal of the BHI at its recent annual awards and new members day at Upton Hall, Newark. The award is in recognition of his dedication to and successful continuation of the finest traditions of English watchmaking.
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Nov- 2011 -9 NovemberDesigners
Mishca expansion sees a string of new stockists
Jewellery brand Mishca Jewels London has announced several new stockists throughout the UK and Ireland, following the launch of its new luxury autumn/winter 2011 collections. Jewellery retailers Goodwins, Williamson Brown, Simon Milne, Red Accessories and Eastgate Antiques are just a few of the names to stock the brand’s latest…
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Oct- 2011 -7 OctoberUncategorized
Independent jeweller expansion in Norwich City centre
Independent jeweller Winsor Bishop has recently opened the doors to its newly extended store at 39 London Street in Norwich. As well as doubling the size of its premises, Winsor Bishop is hoping to appeal to a broader customer base by introducing a range of stylish, more affordable jewellery…
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4 OctoberUncategorized
Laings to open new flagship by the end of 2011
Iconic Scottish jewellery store Laings of Glasgow has acquired another retail unit within the heart of the Argyll Arcade, with plans open a brand-new flagship store by the end of the year. The new unit sits beside Laings of Glasgow’s current store (pictured) and boasts a prime corner location…
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Sep- 2011 -14 September
Refurbishment and second store for Identity the Jewellers
Derby’s Identity the Jewellers – featured as the voice on the high street in September’s Jewellery Focus – has completed a programme of expansion that has seen it acquire a second store in the city’s Westfield shopping centre. The independent jeweller has also refurbished its current shop, also located in…
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