Manchester
Manchester is a key hub in the UK jewellery trade, blending historic roots with a vibrant modern scene. From its jewellery quarter heritage to a growing network of independent retailers, wholesalers, and designers, the city plays a vital role in shaping regional trends and supply chain activity.
Jewellery Focus covers Manchesterโs jewellery industry with insights into store openings, local market dynamics, manufacturer updates, and business opportunities for trade professionals operating in and around the city.
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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 -23 OctoberWatch Focus
Cheshire Watch Company relocates to new store
The Cheshire Watch Company has relocated to a new store on Aderley Road in Wilmslow, moving out of its previous position in Manchester city centre. The company said it wanted to bring the shop to its customers, following research that found its existing customers largely came from Wilmslow, Hale and…
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15 OctoberRetailers
F Hinds’ Trafford Centre opens following ยฃ300,000 refurb
Jewellery chain F Hinds has re-opened its store in Manchesterโs Trafford Centre following a ยฃ300,000 refurbishment. The store, which re-opened on Friday, October 9, features a large plasma TV screen, modern display cabinets and more space to display an increased selection of watch and jewellery brands. Director Neil Hinds said…
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Sep- 2015 -24 SeptemberCrime
Stockport jewellery store staff threatened by armed raiders
A jewellery store in Stockport, Manchester, has been hit by armed raiders who are believed to have stolen money and jewellery from the shop before driving off. The incident occurred at around 4.40pm on Tuesday September 22 2015, when police were called to reports of an armed robbery at a…
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Aug- 2015 -26 AugustRetailers
Folli Follie and Links of London launch in Boutique Goldsmiths
Boutique Goldsmiths, a concept store for fashion jewellery and watches from jewellery chain Goldsmiths, has announced it is to stock Links of London and Folli Follie. The launch of the two brands today (Wednesday, August 26) comes on the first day of the opening of the retailerโs first stand alone…
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Jul- 2015 -22 JulyRetailers
Watchfinder & Co to open flagship store in Leeds
Watchfinder is to open a two-storey retail premises in Leeds, its third bricks and mortar boutique in the UK. The boutique will be situated in the historic Grade II* listed Victoria Quarter arcade and is due to open inย late September 2015. With two stores in the South East already, Watchfinderโs…
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3 JulyCrime
Shoppers attempt to apprehend burglars in Manchester raid
Two men have been caught on camera just minutes after carrying out a raid on a jewellery store in Manchester city centre.ย The two men were riding a lime green motorcycle and approached Arthur Kay and Brothers Jewellers on Market Street at around 2:50pm on Thursday, July 2, where one…
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Jun- 2015 -30 JuneEvents
Beaverbrooks chairman awarded OBE
Chairman of jewellery chain Beaverbrooks, Mark Adlestone, was awarded an OBE in the Queenโs Birthday Honours List 2015.ย The OBE for Services to Business and Charity was awarded to Adlestone in recognition of his charity and communal work, and how he โapplies these philanthropic values to his businessโ. The news…
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11 JuneCrime
Armed robbers take โhugely valuable haulโ from Altrincham jewellers
Police are appealing for witnesses after four men – armed with metal bars and bats – raided a jewellery shop in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, making off with a โhugely valuable haulโ.ย The raid, which took place on Wednesday, June 10, at 12:20pm, occurred at David M Robinson jewellers on Railway…
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4 JuneNews
Read the latest issue of Jewellery Focus
The latest issue of Jewellery Focus is now available to view online. Have a peruse of the contents below, and then hit the blue button at the bottom of this article to go to the issue viewer. Roundup Page 7 Industry News From store openings to hallmarking figures, we provide…
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