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. JewelleryโฏFocus reports on Glasgowโs 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 Glasgowโs market dynamics, sourcing ecosystems, and partnership opportunitiesโempowering strategic growth in Scotlandโs jewellery heartland.
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Sep- 2023 -18 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks reports โrecordโ turnover of ยฃ225m
National family-owned jewellery, diamond and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has announced โrecordโ turnover of ยฃ225m in its latest accounts (March 2022 to February 2023), an increase of 11.4% on the previous year. Its operating profit also amounted to ยฃ25.7m. Beaverbrooks said that despite the effects of the cost-of-living crisis and uncertain…
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5 SeptemberRetailers
Laings opens new Tag Heuer boutique in Glasgow
Family-owned luxury jewellers Laings has opened a new Tag Heuer boutique on Buchanan Street on Glasgowโs Style Mile. The opening marks the first boutique for the luxury company in Scotland. It further highlights Laingsโ continued commitment and investment in a bricks and mortar presence and to cement partnerships with global…
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Jul- 2023 -6 JulyDesigners
Astrid and Miyu to open three new stores amid period of strong growth
Jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu plans for three stores to open in the UK and US across Q2 and Q3, following a year of growth and seven store openings. The openings also come after Astrid and Miyu expanded into international territories opening its first store in the US in New…
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Jun- 2023 -2 JuneRetailers
Laings jewellers opens new Tag Heuer boutique
Family-owned luxury jewellers, Laings, has announced the opening of a new Tag Heuer boutique on Glasgowโs Buchanan Street. The news comes after Laings announced that it is investing ยฃ5m in a new flagship store in Rowan House on Glasgowโs Buchanan Street. The new store, which will open later this year,…
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Dec- 2022 -19 DecemberRetailers
Laings announces ยฃ60m turnover in post-pandemic rebound
Retail jeweller Laings has announced a 62% increase in turnover, up to ยฃ60m, in its results for the year ended 31 May 2022. The companyโs pre-tax profit was ยฃ5.4m up from ยฃ2.8m in 2021. Its gross margin also rose to 34% from 32.8%. The results were supported by โhealthy growthโ…
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Nov- 2022 -14 NovemberAppointments
Laings appoints general manager for new Glasgow flagship
Laings has announced the appointment of Graham Bruce as the general manager of its new flagship showroom in Glasgow. As part of his new role Bruce will be tasked with preparing Laingsโ team for the grand opening of its new Rowan House showroom on Glasgowโs prestigious โstyle mileโ in 2023.…
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Aug- 2022 -3 AugustNews
Vanilla Ink relaunches INKubator Programme
Glasgow based jewellery school Vanilla Ink CIC has announced the launch of its flagship INKubator Programme. Newly designed, packaged and produced, the 2023 INKubator will focus heavily on jewellers skills development, while still maintaining the old feel and structure of prior Programmes. Also new for 2023, Vanilla Ink is producing…
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Jul- 2022 -27 JulyRetailers
Beaverbrooks profits surge 117% to ยฃ35.3m
Beaverbrooks has announced โrecord breakingโ sales as its group operating profit surged 117% year-on-year from ยฃ16.3m to ยฃ35.3m in FY22, with turnover rising 64.4% year-on-year and 41.3% compared to its most profitable centenary year in 2019-2020. The family-owned national jewellery and watch retailer also saw a gross profit margin of…
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneFeatures
Laings: whatโs next?
What is your history in the industry? I have been in the industry for over 27 years, having held various roles across the sector and within Laings itself – from shop floor to operations management. My career in the jewellery and watch sector started in 1995 with Ernest Jones, before…
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6 JuneDesigners
Laings announces new retail director
Laings has announced Brian Nelson as its new retail director, who will be responsible for the on and offline retail operations and day-to-day management of the business. Previously head of retail at Laings, Nelson will now have strategic oversight of the retail side of the business, including its showrooms located…
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