France
France is a major influence on the global jewellery industry, home to luxury houses, skilled manufacturers, and leading trade events that shape international trends. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, France represents both a source of inspiration and a key trading partner, with opportunities in sourcing, collaboration, and market expansion. Jewellery Focus provides coverage of Franceโs role in the trade, including insights into French brands, supply chain connections, and design innovations that impact the UK market.
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Jul- 2016 -1 JulyQ&A Sessions
Brand Q&A: Going for growth, with Buckley London
Buckley London has established itself as a mainstay of fashion and costume jewellery in the UK market since it was founded in the 1980s. As the firm prepares to launch seven new collections for the autumn-winter season, MICHAEL NORTHCOTT decided to find out more [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Please give…
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Jun- 2016 -7 JuneEvents
Jeremy France Jewellers named Winchester’s ‘Independent Business of the year’
Jeremy France Jewellers has scooped the award for the โIndependent Business of the Yearโ at the Winchester Business Excellence Awards 2016. The event at Guildhall on Friday, 3 June, was attended by the cityโs finest independent businesses, with rally driving champion Penny Mallory kicking off proceedings and the Mayor of…
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May- 2016 -26 MayDesigners
Tiffany & Co reports “difficult” quarter as sales fall
Tiffany & Co has reported a โdifficultโ quarter as worldwide net sales fell 7% to $891m (ยฃ606m) in the first quarter of the year. The fall in worldwide net sales reflected declines in all regions except Japan, which Tiffany attributed to a continuation of softness in spending by both local…
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Mar- 2016 -7 MarchWatch Focus
Gerard Butler signs with Festina
Watch brand Festina has announced it has signed Scottish actor Gerard Butler as its new brand ambassador. The Hollywood actor will be part of the brandโs new campaign, โTime to Liveโ, which will follow the actor during 24 hours in his life and will launch at Baselworld. Miguel Rodrรญguez, group…
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Jan- 2016 -20 JanuaryDesigners
Tiffany & Co sales rise in the UK despite disappointing festive period
Tiffany & Co has reported an increase in sales in the UK despite a Christmas holiday period many found disappointing. For the two month period ending 31 December, Tiffany said on a constant exchange rate basis worldwide net sales declined by 3%, while same-store sales declined by 5%. Declines in…
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Nov- 2015 -19 NovemberWatch Focus
Swiss watch exports slip 12.3% in October
Swiss watch exports fell 12.3% in October compared with the same month last year, according to new figures from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). The report found that exports of Swiss watches scraped past the 2bn Swiss francs (ยฃ1.3bn) mark, a level that FH said has traditionally…
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Oct- 2015 -9 OctoberBrand Profiles
Interview with Scott Thomson, CEO of Carat*
Luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat* spent the latter half of 2014 expanding its footprint both in the UK and overseas. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT caught up with founder and CEO, Scott Thomson [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Give us a 60-second roundup of whatโs been going on in the last 12 months Weโve…
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6 OctoberEvents
NAJ Awards shortlisted members announced
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the shortlist for its first ever award ceremony.ย The awards, which will take place on December 3 this year in conjunction with the benevolent ball, offers members of the newly-formed NAJ an opportunity to gain recognition for the excellence of their products…
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Aug- 2015 -20 AugustWatch Focus
Swiss watch exports down 9.3% in July
Swiss watch exports decreased by 9.3% in July compared with the same month a year earlier, according to new figures from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). Watch exports in Switzerland were valued at 1.9bn Francs (ยฃ1.26bn) during the month, with the federation citing the Asian markets, which…
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17 AugustQ&A Sessions
INTERVIEW: Scott Thompson, Carat*
Luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat* spent the latter half of 2014 expanding its footprint both in the UK and overseas. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT caught up with founder and CEO, Scottย Thompson. Give us a 60-second roundup of whatโs been going on in the last 12 months Weโve expanded our footprint in Hong…
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