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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Sep- 2014 -11 SeptemberEvents
IJL reports โrobust salesโ 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.ย Early forecasts from IJL also show a 15% increase in attendance from its Diamond Club โ a VIP initiative to attract top buyers. Sam Willoughby,…
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8 SeptemberEvents
Endless Jewelry signs 40 new UK accounts at IJL
Rapidly-growing brand Endless Jewelry has enjoyed a successful show at this year’s International Jewellery London, signing 40 new accounts. This is the first year the brand, owned by former Pandora boss Jesper Nielsen, has exhibited at the show. New stockists includeย Flitwick Jewellers, Inspired by Brufords, John Moore Jewellers Cork, Bonds…
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Aug- 2014 -27 AugustWatch Focus
Houlden Group and Watch Gallery to offer click-and-collect service
The Houlden Group has announced plans for the trial of a new click-and-collect initiative with The Watch Gallery in an bid to expand into the luxury watch market.ย The initiative will see participating Houlden stores operating as collection points for Watch Gallery customers across the UK and Ireland. A statement…
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Jul- 2014 -14 JulyManufacturers
De Beers to introduce Forevermark in UK and Ireland
Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies has announced it will be expanding into the UK and Ireland this Autumn, making the region the first in Western Europe to sell the brand. Crossworksย Manufacturing ย has been appointed as the only licensee partner and will be working with…
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10 JulyDesigners
Five winners of IJL ‘Editor’s Choice’ revealed
The winners of International Jewellery London’s (IJL) sixthย Editorโsย Choiceย competitionย wereย announced today.ย Claire Adler,ย Editorโsย Choiceย judge, luxury brand consultant and Financial Times contributor, said she was impressed by the winning five. “IJLโs 2014 Editorโsย Choiceย winners are a set of gifted, daring and ambitious jewellers,” she said. “A big thankย you to all the entrants toย Editorโsย Choiceย this year who…
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7 JulyAdvice
SELLING: Are you rewarding your over-achievers?
Our sales guru LEONARD ZELL holds forth on why a group commission structure will lose you sales on the long term. Reward sales superstars individually, however, and youโll be quids in. In the US, salary plus commission is far more prevalent than the UK. For some reason many jewellers in…
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1 JulyEvents
CMJ hails successful eleven days’ networking across UK
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) executive team has concluded a series of eleven regional meetings in May and June to discuss CMJ activities with its retail members. The executive team held the meetings across the UK and Ireland, inย Glasgow, Dublin, Manchester, Rugby, Wolverhampton, Newmarket, Hatfield, London, Sevenoaks, Chichester, and…
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Jun- 2014 -23 JuneCurrent Affairs
Carrier bag tax ‘will confuse shoppers’ as small retailers exempt
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) says its members have expressed “serious disappointment” that government plans to charge for carrier bags will ignore the advice of the industry and a key parliamentary committee. Legislators plan to press ahead with plans to charge 5p for carrier bags to cut waste, litter and…
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Apr- 2014 -4 AprilRetailers
One4all to expand presence in Northern Ireland
One4all, the multi-store gift card available from the Post Office, has announced plans to expand its presence amongst independent retailers in Northern Ireland.One4all currently sells ยฃ43 million worth of gift cards in Northern Ireland each year, with an average cash value of ยฃ26 per card. The are supported as gifts…
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Mar- 2014 -12 MarchDesigners
Natural wonder range wins National Trust commission
A jewellery collection based on one of the natural wonders of the UK has been chosen by the National Trust to sell in its visitors centre. The collection, which was inspired by the world-famous natural rock formations of Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland, was designed by up-and-coming Nancy Rose Jewellery.…
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