Ireland
Ireland has a vibrant jewellery sector, with independent retailers, designers, and manufacturers contributing to a dynamic trade landscape. For UK and Irish jewellery professionals, understanding market trends, consumer behaviour, and regulatory developments across Ireland is vital for identifying growth opportunities and navigating cross-border trade. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage on Irelandโs jewellery industry, including business updates, store openings, supply chain insights, and the impact of broader economic and policy changes on the sector.
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Jan- 2016 -13 JanuaryAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Company appoints David Reddaway as new clerk
The Goldsmithsโ Company has announced the appointment of David Reddaway as its new clerk, effective from January 15 2016. Reddaway succeeds Dick Melly who, after 11 years at the helm of the company, is now retiring. He joins the company from a second career as a non-executive director at Beko;…
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Oct- 2015 -9 OctoberBrand Profiles
Interview with Scott Thomson, CEO of Carat*
Luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat* spent the latter half of 2014 expanding its footprint both in the UK and overseas. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT caught up with founder and CEO, Scott Thomson [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Give us a 60-second roundup of whatโs been going on in the last 12 months Weโve…
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Aug- 2015 -17 AugustQ&A Sessions
INTERVIEW: Scott Thompson, Carat*
Luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat* spent the latter half of 2014 expanding its footprint both in the UK and overseas. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT caught up with founder and CEO, Scottย Thompson. Give us a 60-second roundup of whatโs been going on in the last 12 months Weโve expanded our footprint in Hong…
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Jul- 2015 -23 JulyAppointments
Clogau appointed exclusive distributor of Endless Jewelry in UK and Ireland
Welsh jewellery brand Clogauย has been appointed exclusive distributor for Endless Jewelry in the UK and Ireland. Endless is the fastest-growing new jewellery brand worldwide, and in less than two years its range ofย leather bracelets and charms has entered 24 markets on four continents. Ben Roberts, managing directorย of Clogau, said:ย โAt Clogau…
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20 JulyUncategorized
Footfall down across the UK in June despite buoyant sales
Footfall in June was 1.5% lower than a year ago and down from the 1% fall in May despite retail sales recording their strongest growth in 18 months during June.ย This is according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor which found both shopping centres…
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May- 2015 -19 MayEconomy
‘Retailer resurgence’ continues through April
Retail footfall across the UK has continued its recent resurgence with Easter fortnight bringing shoppers to the high street in force compared to 2014. Ipsos Retail Performance, the global retail and footfall consultant compiles the Retail Traffic Index (RTI), which is derived from the number of individual shoppers entering over…
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15 MayEconomy
Footfall dips slightly in April
Footfall in April was 0.8% lower than the same time last year, according to new figures released today by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).ย This is according to the BRC and Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor which found footfall in April was below the three-month growth average of -0.3%. High…
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Apr- 2015 -16 AprilWatch Focus
One in ten consumers considering smartwatch purchase
One in 10 consumers (10%) is considering buying a smartwatch in 2015, according to the Barclaycard Consumer Spending Report for Q1 of this year.ย The figures suggest several million smartwatch sales could take place throughout the UK this year, yet demand could outstrip supply as only 28 million are expected…
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Mar- 2015 -11 MarchEconomy
Stable footfall growth established for UK retailers
UK retail fall rose for the third consecutive month in February, the longest singular period of year-on-year growth since 2007.ย This is according to the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) from global retail and footfall consultant Ipsos Retail Performance, which is derived from the number of individual shoppers entering over 4,000…
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3 MarchAppointments
Trollbeads appoint interim managing director
Danish jewellery brand, Trollbeads, has announced the appointment of Henrik Leth Mรธller as interim managing director of Trollbeads UK.ย The announcement comes after David Riddiford, the brandโs UK chief executive, stepped down from this role to go into semi-retirement. Leth Mรธller joined the brand as sales director from Danish watch…
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