LVMH
LVMH is a powerhouse in the global luxury jewellery market, shaping trends through its iconic maisons—Bulgari, Tiffany, Chaumet, Fred, and others. Its strategies in branding, acquisitions, product innovation, and market positioning directly influence UK jewellers, suppliers, and designers. Jewellery Focus offers in-depth coverage of LVMH’s moves: corporate results for its Watches & Jewellery division, acquisition strategies (like Pedemonte), flagship store openings, and brand-specific launches in watches and high jewellery. We help industry professionals decode LVMH’s impact—on sourcing, pricing, product development, and competitive dynamics in the UK trade.
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Dec- 2025 -19 DecemberDesigners
LVMH appoints Laura Burdese as chief executive of Bulgari
LVMH has appointed Laura Burdese as chief executive of Bulgari, with effect from 1 July 2026. Burdese, who is currently deputy chief executive of the jewellery brand, will succeed Jean-Christophe Babin, who is stepping down after 12 years in the role. She will report to Stéphane Bianchi, group managing director…
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17 DecemberRetailers
Richemont UK FY sales rise 5% to record £277m
Richemont has revealed that its UK sales rose 5.3% to a record £277m for the year ended 1 March 2025. Furthermore, the company’s gross profit rose from £113.6m to just under £124m with operating profit almost tripling from £12.5m to £32m. Meanwhile, its net profit for the year jumped from…
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15 DecemberRetailers
Pandora appoints new chief executive
Pandora has announced the appointment of Berta de Pablos-Barbier as its chief executive, effective 1 January 2026, completing a leadership transition earlier than originally planned. Pablos-Barbier, currently chief marketing officer, would succeed Alexander Lacik as chief executive, with the change initially expected to conclude at the company’s annual general meeting…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberRetailers
Pandora appoints Berta de Pablos-Barbier as new CEO
Pandora has appointed its current chief marketing officer Berta de Pablos-Barbier as its new chief executive officer. The news comes after the group announced the retirement chief executive Alexander Lacik in March 2026 Lacik, who has led the Danish jewellery company since 2019, will step down at the firm’s annual…
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Jul- 2025 -25 JulyRetailers
Hettich Jewellers appoints new chief operating and marketing officer
Hettich Jewellers in Jersey has appointed Kristen Kelby as its new chief operating and marketing officer. Kelby brings more than 20 years of marketing and leadership experience across the luxury, retail and drinks sectors. She previously served as global managing partner for employer branding and marketing at Chapter 2, where…
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Jun- 2025 -5 JuneAppointments
Responsible Jewellery Council elects new board members
The Responsible Jewellery Council has elected seven new and returning members to its board of directors following recent elections for the 2025 term. Purvi Shah from De Beers Group and Gaetano Cavalieri from CIBJO were re-elected to represent the producer and trade association forums respectively. Meanwhile, Antonio Samaniego of Minera…
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May- 2025 -23 MayRetailers
Chaumet commits to traceability with new Bee de Chaumet pendant
Chaumet has launched its new Bee de Chaumet pendant, crafted entirely from 100% responsibly sourced gold that is fully traceable from mine to finished piece, marking a significant step forward in the brand’s commitment to “exemplary” environmental responsibility. The pendant illustrates Chaumet’s desire to drive enhancements to ethical jewellery standards,…
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Apr- 2025 -3 AprilAppointments
Fiskars appoints ex-Louis Vuitton president as Vita CEO
Global lifestyle brand Fiskars Group has appointed ex-Louis Vuitton president Daniel Lalonde as the new CEO of Business Area Vita and a member of the Fiskars Group leadership team. In his new role, Lalonde will oversee Vita, Friskars Group’s luxury jewellery division, which features an extensive portfolio including brands like…
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Mar- 2025 -6 MarchRetailers
Pandora appoints new GM in British Isles
Global jewellery brand Pandora has announced the appointment of Nicole Clayton as general manager of the British Isles as of 1 April 2025. Clayton’s appointment comes as former general manager Sonia Lopez Delgado steps down from the role due to personal reasons. Clayton, who has experience working with global consumer…
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Jan- 2025 -21 JanuaryDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils LVMH Watch Week 2025 novelties
Tiffany and Co has unveiled new watches as part of its presence at LVMH Watch Week 2025. One of the watch collections unveiled is the Carat 128 Aquamarine Watch named after the legendary Tiffany Diamond, a 128.54-carat cushion-shaped fancy yellow diamond. The Carat 128 collection is distinguished by its cushion-shaped…
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