Glasgow
Glasgow is a thriving centre for jewellery trade in Scotland, blending historic craftsmanship with a growing network of independent jewellers, designer collectives, and high-street brands. Known for its strong local consumer base and vibrant events scene, the city offers diverse commercial opportunities in both bespoke and everyday jewellery markets. Jewellery Focus reports on Glasgow’s industry landscape, covering new store openings and refurbishments, regional trade exhibitions, design talent showcases, workshop collaborations, and evolving consumer trends. Our trade-led coverage helps retailers, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers understand Glasgow’s market dynamics, sourcing ecosystems, and partnership opportunities—empowering strategic growth in Scotland’s jewellery heartland.
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Sep- 2025 -8 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks sees sales and profits fall amid ‘challenging environment’
The Beaverbrooks Group has reported a fall in turnover and profit for the year to February 2025, but said it remains committed to investment and charitable giving as it marked £25m in donations since 2000. The family-owned jeweller recorded group turnover of £217.3m, down 3% from £224.3m the previous year.…
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilRetailers
Laings appoints new head of retail
Luxury jeweller Laings has appointed Andrew Cleghorn as head of retail as a continuation of its multi-year expansion and development plans. Cleghorn’s role will see him leading Laings’ seven retail locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Southampton. Coming from a rich retail background, with over 40 years of experience, he…
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryNews
Ramsdens sees profits and revenues surge in FY24
Ramsdens has reported a profit before tax of £11.4m, up 12%, and revenues of £95.6m, up 14%, for the year ended 30 September 2024. The group stated that record profit was driven by growth across all four key income streams. Its gross profit also increased 13% from £45.8m to £51.5m.…
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13 JanuaryRetailers
Chisholm Hunter profits plummet to £2.63m
Chisholm Hunter has revealed that its profit before tax dropped from £5.35m to £2.63m for the year ended 31 March 2024. The group’s turnover also slightly dipped from £57.91m to £57.884m in the face of a competitive marketplace. Its gross profit also fell from £10.38m to £9.95m. However, looking ahead,…
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2 JanuaryRetailers
Laings sees turnover hit £68.4m
Family-owned jeweller Laings has posted turnover of £68.4m for the year ended 31 May 2024. This number represents an increase of 8% compared with the previous year. Alongside this, the company posted a profit before tax of £2.1m in the period. Laings stated that it will return attention to updating…
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Nov- 2024 -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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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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Sep- 2024 -6 SeptemberRetailers
Lily Arkwright opens new Glasgow showroom
Ethical jeweller Lily Arkwright has announced the opening of its first Scottish showroom in Glasgow. Specialising in sustainable lab-grown stones, the company offers a lab grown, conflict-free and environmentally conscious diamonds. The new Glasgow showroom brings Lily Arkwright’s collection of lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and ethically sourced coloured gemstones to a…
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Jul- 2024 -18 JulyRetailers
Sacet launches in five Austen and Blake UK stores
Ethical jewellery brand Sacet has launched in five Austen and Blake stores across the UK. This means Austen and Blake will introduce an ethical range into these five stores for the first time in six years. The Austen and Blake stores, which have introduced Sacet’s range of ethical jewellery collections,…
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8 JulyRetailers
Laings becomes authorised Rolex certified pre-owned retailer
Laings has announced it has become an authorised Rolex Certified Pre-Owned retailer across its UK estate of showrooms. In joining the programme, Laings provides the opportunity for its clients to purchase previously owned Rolex watches that the brand itself has certified and guaranteed. This comes after Laings’ launched a new,…
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