Expansion
Expansion in the jewellery trade signifies strategic growthโwhether 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. JewelleryโฏFocus 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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Jun- 2014 -25 JuneAppointments
JewelStreet set to expand with five new roles and awards programme
Startup online jewellery retailer JewelStreet.com is set to expand by creating five new roles in its head office. The expansion plans follow the success of its recent crowdfunding campaign, through CrowdCube, where it raised ยฃ200,000 of seed money from the general public โ beating its original target of ยฃ100,000. JewelStreet,…
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24 JuneAppointments
Gecko appoints new sales director
Gecko Jewellery has appointed Richard Cox to be its new sales director. Cox was previously a director at Design Objectives, one of Europeโs leading suppliers of craft and hobby products, including jewellery, has long experience in sales and describes his background as being in โFast moving consumer goods.โ The appointment…
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24 JuneManufacturers
Timex UK lands distribution rights for Vertime brands
Timex UK has announced the expansion of its portfolio to include the Vertime brands as part of a strategy to enter the high end luxury market. From June 2014, the firm will commence exclusive distribution rights for the Versace watches, Salvatore Ferragamo watches, and Versus Versace watches. In a statement,…
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17 JuneEvents
Graff to showcase rare gemstones and diamonds at Paris event
Graff Diamonds is set to showcase its collection, featuring extremely rare diamonds and gemstones, at this yearโs La Biennale Des Antiquaires in Paris. Graff will showcase both emerald and sapphire pieces in their collection, including a โdramaticโ necklace with richly coloured clusters of sapphire beads entwined with Pavั diamond leaves…
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10 JuneInternational
US high-value auctions website announces expansion into UK
A US auctions website for high value items is has announced it is expanding its operation to include the UK market. Proxibid, which describes itself as โthe world’s most trusted online marketplace for buying and selling highly valued itemsโ, says the expansion is designed to better serve its growing global…
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May- 2014 -29 MayAppointments
Jewellery designer Jessica Flinn expands her workforce
Award winning Sheffield jewellery designer and manufacturer, Jessica Flinn is expanding her workforce with two new appointments. Mary Overmeer joins the team at the Jessica Flinn Boutique at 268 Sharrow Vale Road where she will work in sales and also use her skills as a professional photographer to photograph all…
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Mar- 2014 -19 MarchAppointments
Tiffany & Co names insurance boss Ralph Nicoletti as new CFO
US jewellery manufacturer and retailer Tiffany & Co has announced the appointment of Ralph Nicoletti as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Nicoletti, 56, will be based in New York and responsible for the company’s worldwide financial functions and information technology. He will report to Michael…
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Jun- 2013 -5 JuneRetailers
Coeur de Lion extends market reach
German jewellery brand Coeur de Lion has announced that it has expanded and developed its stockists throughout the UK.
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3 JuneRetailers
Laing delivers sparkling performance
Scotlandโs oldest family jeweller, Laing the Jeweller Ltd, has reported a 42 per cent increase in profit, breaking the ยฃ1 million barrier for the first time despite the tough economic conditions.
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May- 2013 -15 MayRetailers
lola&grace launches concessions in House of Fraser
Fashion jewellery brand lola&grace has announced that it will be opening 10 concessions within House of Fraser stores across the country, as of today.
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