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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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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25 AprilRetailers
Ksenia Mirella partners with Peter Ungar Jewellery in Marlow
British jewellery brand Ksenia Mirella has announced its newest retail partnership with Peter Ungar Jewellery, located at 63 High St, Marlow SL7 1AB, United Kingdom. The jewellery retailer stated that the strategic partnership marks a “significant” step in its ongoing expansion and commitment to making its luxurious collections more accessible…
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24 AprilDesigners
Giovanni Raspini to launch in China
Giovanni Raspini has announced that it is set to launch in China on Tmall, Alibaba Group’s e-commerce platform. This new partnership will allow Goivanni Raspini to bring its products directly to consumers in China. The Tmall platform will host some of the brand’s most popular collections, allowing the brand to…
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10 AprilRetailers
Auree launches online with John Lewis
British contemporary jewellery brand Auree has launched online in partnership with John Lewis. Coinciding with the start of the Spring/Summer season, a curated edit is now available within the store’s jewellery section, including necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings priced from £35. The launch marks the continuation of a wholesale expansion…
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9 AprilManufacturers
De Beers presents AUEA with Leopard jewel-tool boxes to help young talent
Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) has been presented with the first set of Leopard jewel-tool boxes, sponsored by De Beers, to encourage young talent into the jewellery industry. The Leopards initiative was founded in 2016 to preserve the skills and craftsmanship of the British jewellery industry and mentor young people…
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3 AprilRetailers
Jessica Flinn rebrands with new updated look
Sheffield-based jeweller Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has announced its rebrand with a new updated look. From the detailed redesign of its logo to the selection of a “refined” colour palette, every facet of Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery’s rebranding journey has been carefully curated to “epitomise the brand’s sophistication and luxury”. …
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Mar- 2024 -8 MarchRetailers
Queensmith acquires ingleandrhode.co.uk from administrators
Queensmith has announced the acquisition of ingleandrhode.co.uk from administrators. According to Queensmith, the acquisition marks a “significant milestone” in its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices in the jewellery industry. Ingle and Rhode has been a “pioneering” force in ethical jewellery since 2007, distinguished by its B-Corp certification and dedication…
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