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Independent Jewellers

Independent jewellers are the backbone of the UK jewellery trade, offering unique designs, personalised service, and deep connections within their communities. As the retail landscape evolves, these businesses face both challenges and opportunities in areas like digital transformation, supply chain management, and shifting consumer expectations. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage tailored to independent jewellers, including business insights, market trends, regulatory updates, and success stories. Our reporting helps owners and managers navigate change, grow their businesses, and stay competitive in a dynamic industry.

  • Nov- 2024 -
    28 November
    RetailersArmitage Tools expands Balco partnership

    Armitage Tools expands Balco partnership

    Armitage Tools has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Balco to distribute Legor Solutions. Legor offers premium plating solutions including its r rhodium plating solution. This collaboration allows Armitage Tools to offer both Balco’s advanced engineering alongside Legor’s premium materials. Hannah Armitage, director of Armitage Tools, said: “At…

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  • May- 2024 -
    9 May
    RetailersWatches of Switzerland acquires Roberto Coin

    Watches of Switzerland acquires Roberto Coin

    Watches of Switzerland Group has signed and completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Roberto Coin Inc. for a total cash consideration of $130m (£104.2m).  Roberto Coin S.p.A., founded in the Italian city of Vicenza, designs and manufactures delicately handcrafted jewellery with a unique ruby signature under the…

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  • Dec- 2023 -
    4 December
    RetailersAllum and Sidaway makes two director appointments

    Allum and Sidaway makes two director appointments

    Allum and Sidaway has announced the appointment of Tracey Yeatman and Jack Allum as new company directors. Yeatman joined the company in 2007 as a sales consultant and rose to the position of store manager. Following her appointment as store manager Yeatman took on the role of training and development…

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  • Sep- 2023 -
    26 September
    RetailersFinematter secures £2.2m in seed round

    Finematter secures £2.2m in seed round

    Finematter, the circular marketplace with over 150 independent jewellers, has announced the successful second close of its seed round, bringing the total raised to £2.2m. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in London, the company empowers customers to order, repair, remodel, and recycle real jewellery, giving them access to work with…

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  • Jul- 2023 -
    11 July
    RetailersLaings starts recruitment drive for relocated showroom

    Laings starts recruitment drive for relocated showroom

    Independent jewellers Laings has announced that it is launching a recruitment drive ahead of the opening of its relocated showroom in Southampton. The retailer is looking for at least 10 talented individuals to join the team at the new 9,000 sq ft showroom. The new recruits will join a wider…

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  • Nov- 2022 -
    17 November
    EconomyNatural Diamond Council launches Assure 2.0 portal

    Natural Diamond Council launches Assure 2.0 portal

    The Natural Diamond Council has announced the launch of the new Assure 2.0 online portal. The updated portal aims to enable all purchasers of diamond verification instruments to browse through the directory, understand the features and analyse the results of the new series of Assure testing. The Assure 2.0 portal…

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  • Oct- 2022 -
    18 October
    DesignersNew independent British jewellery marketplace launches

    New independent British jewellery marketplace launches

    Boutee, a new challenger marketplace where people can discover and buy from independent British jewellers, has been launched. Founded by two brothers from Sussex, Billy and Ethan Ward, it aims to be the “public’s gateway to discover and buy from the best of British jewellery, all in one place”. Operating…

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  • 14 October
    RetailersLaings partners with Whisky retailer amid showrooms expansion plans

    Laings partners with Whisky retailer amid showrooms expansion plans

    Independent jewellers Laings has formed a partnership with The Dalmore to serve its 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Scotch whisky at its showrooms across the UK. It comes as the latest step in Laings expansion plan announced last year, which aims to transform its showrooms and workshops across the…

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  • Sep- 2022 -
    21 September
    FeaturesWhat will happen to luxury spending this winter?

    What will happen to luxury spending this winter?

    Revenues in the jewellery industry have amounted to $4.03bn (£3.53bn) in 2022, with the market expected to grow annually by 5.6%, according to Statista. The global jewellery market size is expected to reach $518.9bn (£454.87bn) by 2030 and expand at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2022 to 2030, a report…

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  • Nov- 2021 -
    23 November
    RetailersFitzgerald Jewellers to open department-style store

    Fitzgerald Jewellers to open department-style store

    Canterbury based independent jewellers, Fitzgerald Jewellers, has announced it is set to open its new store on 29 November. The store is reportedly “over four times larger” than its current premises and it will combine an on-site workshop with a host of curated jewellery and watch brands. Fitzgerald Jewellers said…

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