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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Mar- 2025 -18 MarchRetailers
Astrid and Miyu agrees settlement deal with Dylan Oaks over design clash
Cult jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu has announced the settlement of a legal claim against Irish jewellery retailer Dylan Oaks for copyright and design rights infringement involving 18 styles from the brand’s signature collections. The case was filed last year on 22 March. However, the Belfast-based jeweller Dylan Oaks has…
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Jan- 2025 -3 JanuaryEconomy
Total footfall was down 2.2% in 2024
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2% compared with 2023 according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall decreased year-on-year for all four nations, with Scotland falling by 1.5%, England by 2.1%, Wales by 2.6%, while Northern Ireland experienced the biggest decline at 5.8%. Alongside this, total…
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Nov- 2024 -1 NovemberEconomy
Footfall declines 1.1% in October
Footfall in the UK fell 1.1% in October compared with the previous year, according to data from the BRC. Alongside this, footfall fell compared with a 3.3% increase in September. High Street footfall decreased by 3.6% in October, down from a 0.9% increase in September. Also, shopping centre footfall fell…
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Sep- 2024 -9 SeptemberRetailers
Wolf expands Wisa Lux partnership
Wolf has announced that it has extended its partnership with Wis Lux, the company’s representatives in Central Eastern Europe. As well as handling Wolf customers in Central Eastern Europe Wisa Lux will now handle Wolf customers in Austria. Wisa Lux was established in 2010 focusing on customers in Central and…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustRetailers
Wolf announces new sales manager
Wolf has announced the appointment of Oliver Archer as its new sales manager for the South of England, Wales and Republic of Ireland. Archer joins Wolf with over a decade of experience in the watch and jewellery industry. He brings a wealth of knowledge gained from roles in luxury retail,…
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5 AugustRetailers
Wolf appoints new sales manager
Wolf has announced the appointment of Neil Cooksley as its new sales manager for the north of England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Cooksley has worked within the watch and jewellery industry for almost 25 years having started his career at a high street jeweller. Following that, he then moved to…
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Jun- 2024 -17 JuneRetailers
Wolf appoints new UK&I sales director
Wolf, the 190-year-old luxury watch and jewellery storage brand, has announced the appointment of Christopher Strange as sales director UK and Ireland. Bringing over 20 years of experience in the watch and jewellery industry, his journey began as a bench jeweller, at an independent jeweller in Chelmsford after studying silversmithing,…
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May- 2024 -22 MayRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new Hublot shop
Goldsmiths has announced the launch of a new Hublot shop-in-shop within its Trafford centre showroom. The new space is in accordance with the Hublot interior design concept “The Art of Fusion”. Customers will be able to browse a number of Hublot collections as well as an exclusive Watches of Switzerland…
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Mar- 2024 -26 MarchEconomy
Bumper Easter week to boost footfall by +6.6%
Footfall is forecast to rise by +6.6% across all UK retail destinations over the week of Easter, according to MRI Software. MRI said it anticipates that shoppers will “flock” to retail parks this week to stock up on Easter essentials ahead of the weekend with the latter part of the…
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22 MarchAppointments
Pandora appoints new GM for British Isles and new CCO
Pandora has announced the appointment of Sonia Lopez Delgado as new general manager of British Isles (BRIS) from 1 July, the company’s second largest cluster. She currently holds the position as general manager of the Northern Europe cluster (NOEU). She joined Pandora in 2018 and has extensive experience within sales,…
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