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 Ireland’s 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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Feb- 2015 -11 FebruaryDesigners
I Love a Lassie reports triple sales
Jewellery brand I love a Lassie has reported a strong start to the year due to “loyal” stockists and a strong showing at Jewellery and Watch Birmingham (J&WB). Sales for the company have grown threefold compared to the same time last year, with the business attributing this to 12 new…
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Jan- 2015 -16 JanuaryEconomy
December footfall rises but still down on 2013
Retail footfall in December showed the best performance since January 2014, but was still down on the same month in 2013, according to the latest BRC/Springboard Footfall Monitor. Total retail footfall in the UK was up 2.4% on the fall in November, but down 0.7% year-for-year and below the three-month…
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14 JanuaryDesigners
Carat reports significant growth in sales over Christmas period
Fashion jeweller Carat London has reported strong and sustained sales growth during the Christmas period, for the three months ending December 31. The company reported a 60% sales increase during the period, while the total number of Carat stockists increased by over 40 stores during the final half of 2014,…
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Nov- 2014 -25 NovemberRetailers
Argos rolls out e-receipts at 750 UK stores
Argos announced yesterday that it has rolled out e-receipts across its 750 UK and Ireland stores, giving customers the option of an email receipt straight into their account. The retailer hopes that the new receipting, provided by the aptly named eReceipt software company, will allow customers to safely and easily…
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11 NovemberVoice On The Highstreet
VOHS: Dervla Cogan, Brilliant Inc, London
Dervla Cogan of Brilliant Inc describes running a jewellery shop with her sister Emma, and how the market for fine jewellery that doesn’t break the bank is a winner in the West London scene. Tell us a bit about the company My sister Emma and I opened our Chelsea boutique…
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Oct- 2014 -29 OctoberRetailers
Argento offers £15,000 reward for stolen jewellery
Argento owner Peter Boyle is offering a £15,000 reward for anyone who can produce relevant information leading to the recovery of £80,000 worth of stolen Christmas stock. The theft happened overnight between 10pm Saturday October 25 and 7:45am on Sunday October 26, when over £80,000 worth of Christmas Pandora stock…
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20 OctoberEconomy
September retail footfall drops marginally
Footfall in September declined 0.9% compared to the same month last year, however it increased by 1.1% compared with last month. According to the BRC Springboard Footfall Monitor, footfall on the high street was down 0.6% on the previous year, while footfall in shopping centres down by 2.6%, its steepest…
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8 OctoberDesigners
Richard Hill leaves Bering in UK restructuring
Danish watch and jewellery brand Bering has parted ways with UK country manager Richard Hill as part of a restructure of its UK business. Hill had been in post for less than a year. Bering area sales manager, Ian Latham, will provisionally take over Hill’s duties, and Lars Skjønnemann, co-founder…
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Sep- 2014 -15 SeptemberEconomy
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Footfall in August was down 1.1% compared to the same month last year despite the best sales growth since January, according to new figures. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) Springboard Footfall Monitor said the high street was the worst performing area with footfall down 2.8% on the previous year –…
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11 SeptemberEvents
IJL reports “robust sales” and 4% boost in visits
International Jewellery London (IJL) has reported a 4% increase in the number of visitors to the show following its move to Olympia Grand in London. Early forecasts from IJL also show a 15% increase in attendance from its Diamond Club – a VIP initiative to attract top buyers. Sam Willoughby,…
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