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 Manchester’s 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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Jun- 2015 -30 JuneEvents
Beaverbrooks chairman awarded OBE
Chairman of jewellery chain Beaverbrooks, Mark Adlestone, was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2015. The OBE for Services to Business and Charity was awarded to Adlestone in recognition of his charity and communal work, and how he “applies these philanthropic values to his business”. The news…
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11 JuneCrime
Armed robbers take “hugely valuable haul” 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 “hugely valuable haul”. 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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May- 2015 -12 MayRetailers
Goldsmiths Trafford Centre store set for £800k refurbishment
Jewellery store chain Goldsmiths has announced that its Intu Trafford Centre store in Manchester is to undergo a £800,000 refurbishment. The new-look store, which will be around a third larger than its current premise, will feature a brand new Rolex room with two seating areas, a branded area for luxury…
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Apr- 2015 -15 AprilCrime
Bystander catches armed raiders on camera
Two armed thieves who tried to raid the Uncle Jewellers and Pawnbrokers on Chapel Street, Wigan have been caught on a phone camera by a member of the public. The robbery took place at the jewellers just before 1:30pm on Saturday, April 11, when two offenders pulled up outside the…
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Mar- 2015 -25 MarchCrime
Shoppers tackle armed robber in Leeds jewellery store raid
Members of the public tackled and detained an armed robber as he tried to flee the scene of a jewellery store raid in Leeds city centre yesterday. The incident took place at Berrys Jewellers, in Albion Street, when three masked men entered the store at 3:20pm and threatened staff with…
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20 MarchEvents
Jeweller nominated for Women in Business Awards
A Cheshire jeweller has been shortlisted for the Women in Business Awards covering the North West and the Isle of Man. Orit Adiri-Niemogha, managing director of H&D Diamonds, is one of 31 women in nine categories to have been shortlisted by an independent panel of judges for the annual awards.…
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10 MarchEvents
Jeweller scoops prize at Heart of Manchester Retail Awards
Manchester-based Christopher James Jewellers has picked up the Retail Team of the Year gong at the inaugural Heart of Manchester Retail Awards. The awards were created to celebrate Manchester’s retail environment including the city’s mix of high street stores, department stores, luxury and independent stores. A statement from Heart of…
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Feb- 2015 -4 FebruaryRetailers
F Hinds celebrates the opening of three stores in just one day
Family jewellers F Hinds has announced that it opened three stores in just one day – located in Stockport, Walsall and Bristol. The stores, which were officially opened on Sunday February 1, involved a 500 mile round trip, three Lord Mayors and 40 feet of red ribbon. The first to…
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Jan- 2015 -28 JanuaryWatch Focus
Police competition winner bags FC Barcelona trip
Police Watches has announced the winner of its competition which will see the victor travel with FC Barcelona and meet the team. Mark Purcell, who purchased a watch from Grade A jewellers in Manchester, won the prize. Over 300 people had entered. The in-store competition saw customers receive a scratch…
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