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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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberRetailers
Armitage Tools expands Balco partnership
Armitage Tools has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Balco to distribute Legor Solutions. Legor offers premium plating solutions including its r rhodium plating solution. This collaboration allows Armitage Tools to offer both Balco’s advanced engineering alongside Legor’s premium materials. Hannah Armitage, director of Armitage Tools, said: “At…
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18 NovemberDesigners
Kering launches sustainability award
Kering has partnered with The World Jewellery Confederation CIBJO and the education platform Poli.Design – Politecnico di Milano to unveil the ‘Kering Generation Award X Jewelry’. The new award aims to “champion innovation and sustainability” within the jewellery industry by engaging students and start-ups from around the globe. The award…
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5 NovemberDesigners
Beaverbrooks invests £2m in Braehead location
Beaverbrooks has unveiled a £2m refurbishment for its Braehead store which has increased two and a half times in size. Set across 5,008 sq. ft. – upscaled from 1,963 sq. ft. – Beaverbrooks Braehead features dedicated shop-in-shop spaces for OMEGA, Breitling, and TAG Heuer, as well as TUDOR, which is…
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5 NovemberRetailers
Baker Brothers opens new boutique on St Peter’s Street
Bedford-based 185 year old jewellery brand Baker Brothers has announced the opening of its new boutique at 21 St Peter’s Street, just a few doors down from its original location. The new two-floor boutique features an expansive selection of “exquisite” jewellery, “luxury” watches, and “unique” accessories. According to Baker Brother,…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberDesigners
Marco Bicego partners with Watches of Switzerland Group
Marco Bicego has announced a new retail partnership with Watches of Switzerland Group. As a result, the brand’s jewellery lines will be available in 10 of the group’s multi-brand showrooms Mappin and Webb and Goldsmiths. These will be located in high profile, prominent locations, primarily shopping centres, in cities such…
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25 OctoberRetailers
Atelier VM to open first UK flagship store
Atelier VM has announced that it is set to open its first UK flagship store in London’s Burlington Arcade. The new store covers a total area of 401 sq ft, and will be located at House 5 of the Burlington Arcade hall. The brand launched in the UK in 2018…
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22 OctoberRetailers
Astella opens new boutique in Birmingham
Astella has announced the opening of its second boutique store in Birmingham’s renowned Jewellery Quarter. The new site is located in the historic former Barclays Bank building on Frederick Street. This building has been restored following a £100,000 refurbishment to create a sophisticated, modern space. Astella’s founder and director, Sunny…
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18 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers’ GemFair purchases its 10,000th diamond
De Beers Group has announced that GemFair, its programme focused on developing a responsible sourcing model for the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining sector, has reached the key milestone of purchasing its 10,000th diamond since launching in 2018. GemFair aims to support the formalisation of the artisanal sector by raising…
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7 OctoberRetailers
Beaverbrooks invests £1.5m in Peterborough store
Beaverbrooks has announced that it has made a £1.5m investment in the relocation and refurbishment of its Peterborough store. The new investment increases the floorspace of the store fivefold and introduces a new TAG Heuer boutique. Set across 4,324 sq. ft. of retail space, upscaled from 820 sq. ft., the…
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2 OctoberRetailers
Signet Jewellers CEO to step down
Global diamond jewellery retailer Signet Jewellers has announced that after 12 years at the company, Virginia C. Drosos is planning to retire as CEO and as a member of the board, effective 4 November 2024. Following a thoughtful succession planning and search process, the board has appointed J.K. Symancyk to…
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