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- 2024 -12 JulyRetailers
Ntinga expands into loose gems with Ntinga Gems launch
Ntinga has expanded into the loose gems market with the launch of Ntinga Gems. Having built a reputation for crafting gemstone jewellery, Ntinga Gems will now offer a wide range of loose precious gemstones. The company’s mission is to partner with its suppliers worldwide and ensure that it can provide…
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11 JulyDesigners
Pomellato acquires Valenza setting lab
Pomellato has announced that it has acquired the Valenza setting lab, a stone setting laboratory based in Valenza. Through this acquisition, Pomellato aims both to reinforce its manufacturing capabilities, specifically in the diamond and precious stone setting sector. It also hopes that the move will support the international expansion of…
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9 JulyManufacturers
The Royal Mint appoints global head of growth for precious metals
The Royal Mint has announced that Nick Bowkett will take on the role of head of Growth for precious metals, leading its expansion into new markets globally. The Royal Mint is the UK’s home of precious metals, having worked with them for over 1,100 years. Today, it operates a “thriving”…
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8 JulyRetailers
Malabar Gold and Diamonds continues UK expansion with new Leicester site
Malabar Gold and Diamonds, the sixth largest jewellery retailer globally with a retail presence of 350 showrooms across 13 countries, has just unveiled its sixth showroom in the UK in Leicester. Located on Belgrave Road’s Golden Mile, the new showroom spans over 2,000 sq. ft. and features a collection of…
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1 JulyRetailers
Laings appoints new operations director
Luxury family-run jewellers Laings has announced the appointment of a new board member in a move designed to further strengthen its overall operations. Kat Barron has been promoted to operations director at Laings and appointed to the board following an exceptional year of investment ensuing eight years of service at…
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Jun- 2024 -13 JuneRetailers
Missoma to open first store outside London
Demi-fine jewellery brand Missoma has announced that it is set to open a new store in Leeds, its first outside London. The 2,250 sq ft store in Victoria Leeds’ will become Missoma’s second ever permanent store. The boutique store will showcase Missoma’s collection of pieces in gold and silver, forever…
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May- 2024 -29 MayRetailers
David Yurman enters UK market with Watches of Switzerland partnership
American luxury jewellery brand David Yurman has expanded in the UK in partnership with The Watches of Switzerland Group. From July 2024, David Yurman will be available at Mappin and Webb, Regent Street and online. The store will feature an exclusive curation of the brand’s men’s and women’s collections, with…
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28 MayNews
Perwyn invests in Rubel and Ménasché
Perwyn, a European private equity player, has made a significant investment in diamond dealer Rubel and Ménasché alongside the management team with a view to accelerating the company’s growth. Founded in 1956 and located on Rue de la Paix in Paris, Rubel and Ménasché has experienced sustained growth over the…
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2 MayRetailers
Pandora raises revenue guidance amid 18% organic growth
Pandora has raised its revenue guidance to “8-10%”, up from 6-9%, following 18% organic growth in Q1 2024 with like-for-like (LFL) growth of 11% and network expansion of 5%. The group stated that continued momentum, helped by the early restaging of the brand and increased investments are elevating brand desirability…
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Apr- 2024 -26 AprilRetailers
Laings launches new Rolex showroom in Southampton
Laings has announced that it has opened a new Rolex showroom in its new Southampton store. The showroom will also introduce a Rolex-trained watchmaker in the coming months who will be equipped to offer a comprehensive range of services. This is a unique concept to the Laings UK estate, further…
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