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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Apr- 2023 -19 AprilRetailers
Pandora boosts wages up to 14% for retail staff
Pandora has announced it has increased the hourly pay for its retail employees in the UK and Ireland by up to 14% following its third pay review in the last 12 months. Over the past year, sales assistants in London have received a 10% rise to £11.95 an hour, whilst…
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Mar- 2023 -23 MarchRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers reaffirms commitment to sustainable diamonds
Bradley’s Jewellers York has reaffirmed its commitment to certified sustainability rated diamonds in response to the rise in greenwashing tactics and lab-grown diamond misinformation. Since 2022, Bradley’s Jewellers has been an accredited Retailer of Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds under the SCS 007 Jewelry Sustainability Standard developed by SCS Standards and…
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15 MarchNews
Spring Budget: Corporation tax to rise to 25%
Corporation tax is set to rise from 19% to 25% for firms with profits over £250,000, as part of a number of measures announced in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget. To help offset the corporation tax rise, Hunt also announced a provision of £9bn of “full capital expensing” which for…
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14 MarchDesigners
River Mounts launches St Patrick’s Day collection
Birmingham based designer River Mounts has announced the launch of its new collection in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. The collection includes a number of earrings, necklaces and bracelets in the shape of a four leaf clover. The four leaf clover being the symbol of good luck and often being…
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Feb- 2023 -13 FebruaryRetailers
Andre Michael launches collection featuring Greenland Ruby gems
Fine jewellery supplier Andre Michael has launched a new collection of diamond jewellery featuring responsibly sourced, cabochon-shaped rubies and pink sapphires mined by Greenland Ruby. The pieces are now available for retailers in the UK and Ireland. Andre Michael will present the collection to retailers at the Company of Master…
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9 FebruaryRetailers
Tag Heuer to open first dedicated boutique in Birmingham
Tag Heuer has announced it has signed with Hammerson to open its first dedicated boutique in Birmingham and first store to feature a new design concept at Bullring and Grand Central. Located on the Bullring’s upper level opposite Sky and Breitling, the 1,400 sq ft standalone boutique aims to “further…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberRetailers
Goodman bros to distribute Angel Whisperer in UK
Goodman bros has announced that it has been appointed as the distributor of Angel Whisperer from Engelsrufer in the UK and Ireland. The company has successfully distributed Angel Whisperer in other territories and has now been given the green light to replicate the operation in the UK and Ireland. Angel…
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13 DecemberRetailers
Irish jeweller teams up with Montblanc for Dublin boutique
Irish jeweller Paul Sheeran has teamed up with luxury retailer Montblanc to open a new boutique in Dublin. The store will be Montblanc’s first in Dublin and will allow Paul Sheeran jewellery to be sold alongside Montblanc’s range of leather accessories. Paul Sheeran Jewellers is an Irish, family owned and…
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6 DecemberEconomy
Footfall rises 5.4% amid ‘cause for optimism’, Springboard says
Footfall rose by +5.4% across all UK retail destinations last week from the week before, with increases across all three key destination types (+6.9% in high streets, +4.8% in shopping centres and +3% in retail parks), according to Springboard. Springboard said this offers a “cause for some optimism” for retailers…
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2 DecemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils refurbished Brent Cross showroom
Retail jeweller Goldsmiths has opened its newly refurbished showroom in Brent Cross complete with new mono-brand TAG Heuer boutique. Brent Cross, a premier shopping destination in North London, is home to over 120 fashion, beauty, and lifestyle stores. Jewellery from Gucci will be on display in the store, alongside an…
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