Houlden
Houlden is a leading UK-based jewellery wholesaler and manufacturer, renowned for supplying high-quality precious-metal jewellery—including sterling silver, gold-plated, and vermeil pieces—to independent retailers, online stores, and chains. Operating a broad design catalogue and flexible production capabilities, Houlden plays a key role in meeting varied style and volume demands across the UK market. Jewellery Focus provides in‑depth coverage of Houlden’s business developments, from new design debuts and sourcing strategies to production innovations, trade show participation, and distributor partnerships. Our reporting offers retailers, stockists, designers, and suppliers valuable insights into working with a major UK wholesaler to manage cost, variety, compliance, and delivery in today’s competitive jewellery landscape.
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Nov- 2018 -21 NovemberFeatures
There’s plenty you can do to increase footfall
We have heard it time and time again in the news: the demise of the high street in the UK and Ireland. Mary Portas was contracted by the government to advise on how to put life back into the shopping community and create original ideas for the local councils and…
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Sep- 2018 -19 SeptemberFeatures
The wisdom that comes with age versus the enthusiasm of youth
It’s funny how grandparents often have a better relationship with their teenage grandchildren than the parents, I think it’s mutual respect of the differences between generations, whereas we expect our parents to be as cool as us. We wish dad would dance and listen to Radio 1 not 2. So…
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Jul- 2018 -2 JulyAppointments
Houlden appoints Lizzie McAuley as new director
Jewellery buying consortium Houlden has appointed Lizzie McAuley as a director on its board of executives. She was chosen for the role after attending several director’s meetings as part of a guest member programme, and the group said she will play “a vital role” in delivering the key strategies…
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Mar- 2018 -27 MarchRetailers
Wakefields leaves CMJ to join Houlden group
Following 28 years as a member of The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), Wakefields Jewellers has announced it is leave the CMJ and join the Houlden buying group. Dominic and Melanie Wakefield, managing directors of the jewellers said they felt the “networking and support” that Wakefields has had throughout its…
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Jun- 2016 -28 JuneTrade Organisations
Houlden Jewellers founder brings retirement date forward
Houlden Jewellers has announced Stuart Laing, founding director of the group, is bringing forward his retirement date. Originally due to retire in June 2017, Laing and Houlden Jewellers have reached an agreement that as of 1 July 2016 Laing will retire following a recent health scare. A statement from Houlden…
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14 JuneEvents
Belfast jeweller awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honour list
Belfast jeweller Peter Lunn has been awarded with an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honour list for service to commerce, charity and sport in Northern Ireland. Lunn, who is the executive chairman of Lunn’s jewellers which was founded by his father in 1954, a founding member and retired director of…
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Apr- 2016 -7 AprilOpinion
SOAPBOX: The wisdom that comes with age versus the enthusiasm of youth
It’s funny how grandparents often have a better relationship with their teenage grandchildren than the parents, I think it’s mutual respect of the differences between generations, whereas we expect our parents to be as cool as us. We wish dad would dance and listen to Radio 1 not 2. So…
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Mar- 2016 -10 MarchEvents
Houlden celebrates 40th anniversary at annual buyers’ event
Houlden Jewellers has celebrated its 40th anniversary at its annual buying event for members, held on Monday 23 February to Tuesday 24 February at the Waldorf Hilton in London. The two day event included a ‘Members Day’, allowing members to network and share past experiences in a bid to improve…
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Jan- 2016 -8 JanuaryRetailers
EXCLUSIVE: Winsor Bishop on track for ‘record’ sales growth
Norwich-based independent jeweller Winsor Bishop is on target to achieve the highest sales growth in its 185-year history, Jewellery Focus can reveal. In the financial year to date (from 1 April to 31 December), the jeweller – which was victim of an armed robbery earlier this year – reported a…
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Nov- 2015 -25 NovemberRetailers
Houlden launches ‘Jewellers of Excellence’
The Houlden Group has announced the launch of a new consortium for elite independent jewellers. ‘Jewellers of Excellence’ is the first such organisation to offer consumers the finest selection of jewellery, diamonds, and an internationally renowned collection of high-quality watches. The Houlden Group said that the consortium represents the “ultimate…
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