Leeds
Leeds is a thriving centre for the jewellery trade in the UK, home to a dynamic mix of independent jewellers, retail chains, designers, and suppliers. As one of the North’s key commercial hubs, it reflects broader industry trends while offering unique regional insights. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of Leeds’ jewellery sector, including store openings, business growth, local market trends, and initiatives shaping the city’s role in the industry. Our reporting helps trade professionals identify opportunities and stay informed on developments in this vibrant market.
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Feb- 2025 -7 FebruaryRetailers
Berry’s Jewellers to sponsor Willow Burn Hospice Diamonds and Pearls Ball
Berry’s Jewellers has agreed to be the headline sponsor for the Willow Burn Hospice Diamonds and Pearls Ball in March 2024. As a main sponsor, the Newcastle branch of Berry’s Jewellers has donated the main prize for the raffle by gifting the hospice an 18ct White Gold Baguette and Round…
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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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Aug- 2024 -20 AugustRetailers
Missoma opens first Leeds store
Missoma has opened its first store outside of London in Redical’s Victoria Leeds. The British jewellery brand, which opened its latest store on Friday 16 August, is Missoma’s second-ever permanent store, following the opening of the Covent Garden store in November 2023. Located in Victoria Quarter’s County Arcade with a…
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Jul- 2024 -18 JulyRetailers
Sacet launches in five Austen and Blake UK stores
Ethical jewellery brand Sacet has launched in five Austen and Blake stores across the UK. This means Austen and Blake will introduce an ethical range into these five stores for the first time in six years. The Austen and Blake stores, which have introduced Sacet’s range of ethical jewellery collections,…
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Jun- 2024 -13 JuneRetailers
Missoma to open first store outside London
Demi-fine jewellery brand Missoma has announced that it is set to open a new store in Leeds, its first outside London. The 2,250 sq ft store in Victoria Leeds’ will become Missoma’s second ever permanent store. The boutique store will showcase Missoma’s collection of pieces in gold and silver, forever…
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Apr- 2024 -9 AprilRetailers
Berry’s Jewellers turnover jumps 43% to £77m
Berry’s Jewellers has revealed turnover hit £77.3m for the year ended 30 June 2023, a 43% jump. Its operating profit was flat at £15m following significant investments in the refurbishment of showrooms and new store openings. This included a dedicated Patek Philippe and fine jewellery showroom in York – adding…
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Jan- 2024 -18 JanuaryRetailers
Beaverbrooks unveils refurbished Leeds store
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has unveiled its refurbished Leeds store located on Commercial Street in addition to its newly expanded Tag Heuer boutique, following a £1.5m investment. The 1,300 sq. ft. Beaverbrooks store, which is the retailer’s first store to be set across two floors, features…
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Nov- 2023 -16 NovemberRetailers
Newcastle ‘most jewellery-obsessed city’ in the UK, study finds
Newcastle has been named as the ‘most jewellery-obsessed city’ in the UK, scoring an overall score of 93.92, according to a new report by luxury jewellery retailer Liberty London. The report stated that Newcastle shone brightly at the top of its overall table, consistently scoring amongst the highest in each…
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Oct- 2023 -13 OctoberRetailers
Thomas Sabo launches Saboteur jewellery brand and piercing studio
Thomas Sabo has announced the launch of its new brand and piercing studio, Saboteur, founded by Thomas Sabo and his son Santiago Sabo, supported by his wife Rita Sabo. The vision of this new brand is based on the heritage of over 35 years of jewellery and design, and the…
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Sep- 2023 -18 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks reports ‘record’ turnover of £225m
National family-owned jewellery, diamond and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has announced “record” turnover of £225m in its latest accounts (March 2022 to February 2023), an increase of 11.4% on the previous year. Its operating profit also amounted to £25.7m. Beaverbrooks said that despite the effects of the cost-of-living crisis and uncertain…
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