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.
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Mar- 2017 -21 MarchCrime
Crime gang jailed over £3m jewellery raids
Members of a Romanian crime gang have been jailed for a series of burglaries on jewellers, in which some £3.1m worth of jewellery was stolen. The six men have been jailed for a total of 47 years for conspiring to commit burglaries at jewellers across nine different counties in the…
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Oct- 2016 -20 OctoberEvents
Independent jewellers encouraged to participate in Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday, the annual campaign to promote small businesses across the UK, is encouraging independent jewellers to participate on Saturday, 3 December. Now in its fourth year, Small Business Saturday is estimated to have generated some £623m worth of spending across the country’s small businesses on 6 December, 2015…
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Jul- 2016 -21 JulyAppointments
Jeremy France welcomes back Nicola Vern as store manager
Winchester-based independent jewellers Jeremy France has welcomed back former employee Nicola Vern as its new store manager. Vern began working as a sales assistant for the company over 10 years ago, and has spent the past six years away gaining valuable industry experience in a training and management role for…
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21 JulyRetailers
Mappin & Webb launches in independent Newcastle jewellers
Reid & Sons, an historic independent jewellers in Newcastle, has announced the launch of Mappin & Webb in-store. Established in 1778 by Christian Ker Reid, Reid & Sons has previously worked with the royal family, Admiralty and the Indian government, while Mappin & Webb has been a Royal Warrant holder…
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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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3 JuneDesigners
Two new agents appointed to represent Edblad in UK
Two new agents have been appointed to represent Swedish jewellery brand Edblad in the UK. Nordic Agencies, the brand’s official distributor in the UK, has appointed Kim Smiley and Amanda Scrimshaw to cover the Midlands and North East England, respectively. Nordic Agencies said the appointments will help to continue Edblad’s…
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Apr- 2016 -7 AprilUncategorized
VOHS: Becky Rowe Jewellery
Name: Becky Rowe Jewellery Location: St Martin, Guernsey, Channel Islands Years established: September 2011 Number of staff: Five Website: www.beckyrowejewellery.com When was Becky Rowe Jewellery founded? In February 2011, my brother Sam and I went to The Munich Jewellery Show. It was then that we realised the combination of my…
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Dec- 2015 -7 DecemberBrand Profiles
A case in point
Celebrating history, cultivating quality and offering value for money simultaneously is no mean feat, but family-owned watch manufacturer Pointtec has hit the mark. TOM DAVIS sits down with managing director of Pointtec UK, the company’s UK distributor, to learn about the brand’s ambitions. [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] It’s rare for…
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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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23 November
JOB POST: Treasure House Company
Treasure House Company is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sales Representative to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate will have established contacts with independent jewellers and key account groups. They will have a passion for sales and customer service which will enable them to generate sales and promote…
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