Liverpool
Liverpool is a vibrant hub for the UK jewellery trade, with a growing retail presence and a strong community of independent jewellers, designers, and suppliers. As a key regional market, it reflects wider industry trends while showcasing unique local dynamics. Jewellery Focus provides coverage on Liverpoolโs jewellery sector, including store openings, business expansions, designer showcases, and market insights. Our reporting helps trade professionals understand opportunities in this important city and stay informed on developments shaping the jewellery landscape in the North West.
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Dec- 2016 -14 DecemberCurrent Affairs
VIDEO: Wongs Jewellers โto make a standโ and give staff Boxing Day off
The boss of Liverpool-based Wongs Jewellers has announced the store will close for business on Boxing Day, giving his staff extra time with their families. Peter Wong, managing director, shared a video on Facebook saying he wanted to make a stand about workers deserving time with their families. He said…
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13 DecemberRetailers
Goldsmiths launch Rolex lounge at Liverpool One store
Jewellery retail chain Goldsmiths has announced the opening of a Rolex lounge at its showroom in Liverpoolโs shopping complex, Liverpool One. The recently re-designed store on Paradise Street has undergone a refurbishment, temporarily closing and reopening in November. This was ahead of the new Rolex room, which has now opened…
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Aug- 2016 -22 AugustRetailers
Flawless Jewellery sponsors British paratriathlon champion
Family-run Flawless Jewellery, based in Kent, has announced a sponsorship agreement with British paratriathlon champion Cassie Cava. Cava, 24, who was born with clubfeet, broke her right foot six years ago and underwent reconstruction surgery, which was not as successful as hoped. After years of painful hospital appointments she made…
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May- 2016 -20 MayAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Company appoints Boodles MD as prime warden
The Goldsmithsโ Company has appointed Michael Wainwright – managing director of luxury jewellery retailer Boodles – as its new prime warden. He was inaugurated to the role on Wednesday, 18 May, at the annual prime wardenโs changeover service at Londonโs St Vedast. Wainwright has described himself as โpassionately commercialโ and…
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Dec- 2015 -16 DecemberRetailers
Boodles expands in Manchester with new three-storey shop
Fine diamond jewellery retailer Boodles is set to expand its presence in Manchester with the opening of a new three-level store. The company is set to move its Manchester store into Manchester city centreโs King Street, where it will operate a 3,000 sq ft store which will undergo a major…
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7 DecemberCrime
Gang jailed for 51 years over ยฃ1m of watch thefts
An organised gang of criminals from Estonia who flew into the UKย in order to steal more thanย ยฃ1 million pounds worth of watches have been jailed for 51 years. Taimar Uibopuu, 30, from Estonia was found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery and sentenced to 15 yearsโ imprisonment;ย Alar Kalyurand, 43, from…
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Nov- 2015 -11 NovemberCrime
Gang convicted for ‘violentโ jewellery raids in Manchester and London
Three men have been convicted following a string of commercial robberies on jewellery stores and money transfer shops. Over the course of a year the gang targeted seven stores, using rubber blocks and hammers to smash shop windows and steal jewellery from window displays. It is believed that the men…
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Oct- 2015 -14 OctoberEvents
Mococo founders named Business People of the Year at local awards
Lee and Maureen Hooson, founders of jewellery retailer Mococo, have been named Independent Business People of the Year at the Merseyside Independent Business Awards. The husband-and-wife team and joint managing directors of the company scooped the accolade at a black tie ceremony held in Liverpoolโs Titanic Hotel. Maureen said: โIโm…
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1 OctoberRetailers
F Hinds opens three new stores
Jewellery chain F Hinds has opened three new stores in Liverpool, Middlesborough and Peterborough. The first to be opened was the Liverpool store in St Johns Shopping Centre. Managed by Marcia Lee-Jones, who was previously at F. Hindsโ Bury store, the 1,800 sq ft store has seven members of staff.…
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Sep- 2015 -3 SeptemberEconomy
Vacancy rates improve but long-term vacancy increases
Shop vacancy rates have improved in the first half of 2015 but the number of long-term vacant shops has increased by 24.4%.ย This is according to new figures from the Local Data Company (LDC) which found that the retail and leisure vacancy in the UK fell from 11.9% in the…
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