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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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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27 JanuaryCrime
CCTV images capture raid on jewellers by armed gang
CCTV images have caught the moment a gang of armed raiders smashed their way into a Rochdale jewellery store and stole several items. The robbery took place at Naz Jewellers on Milkstone Road in Rochdale at around 12:30pm on Thursday January 22. According to Greater Manchester Police, the gang pulled…
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Dec- 2014 -2 DecemberRetailers
H&T Pawnbrokers opens discount secondhand jewellery shop in Southampton
Discount secondhand jewellery retail store, Est1897, created by parent company H&T Pawnbrokers, has expanded into Marlands Shopping Centre in Southampton. H&T Pawnbrokers redeveloped 36 of its stores across the UK between June and September, changing their focus from traditional pawnbroking to secondhand discount jewellery. The decision to develop the concept…
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Oct- 2014 -17 OctoberRetailers
New independent jewellery retailer opens in Manchester
A new independent jewellery store, Wilbrahams, has officially opened in Chorlton, Manchester. The retail outlet has been opened by master jeweller Alexander Filippidi, returning to where he first started his work in Chorlton within Charmers Jewellers, and his partner Heather Williamson. Wilbrahams of Chorlton received financial help from Manchester High…
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Sep- 2014 -23 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks adds Tudor watches to stock roster
Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has announced the introduction of Tudor watches to its range. Tudor, which is part of the Rolex group, has a history stemming from Hans Wilsdorf, a leading figure in the Swiss watchmaking industry and the founder of Rolex. In 1946 Wilsdorf founded Tudor with the aim of creating timepieces with all…
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Aug- 2014 -28 AugustNews
Retailers excluding 12 million disabled customers, says government
Thousands of high street businesses could be turning away the custom of one in five people, owing to the lack of accessibility for the disabled, according to new government figures. Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that households with a disabled person have a combined…
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14 AugustUncategorized
Thomas Sabo announces flagship London store
Thomas Sabo has announced plans to open a new flagship London store on South Molton Street, in the heart of London’s West End. Scheduled to open in late October, the 120sqm store will be located at the Brook Street end of South Molton Street in one of its anchor sites.…
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Jul- 2014 -1 JulyEvents
CMJ hails successful eleven days’ networking across UK
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) executive team has concluded a series of eleven regional meetings in May and June to discuss CMJ activities with its retail members. The executive team held the meetings across the UK and Ireland, in Glasgow, Dublin, Manchester, Rugby, Wolverhampton, Newmarket, Hatfield, London, Sevenoaks, Chichester, and…
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May- 2014 -23 MayEvents
Exclusive IJL preview event for Manchester retailers
Leading retailers from the Manchester area attended a VIP reception previewing collections from key brands and designers as part of an IJL preview this week. Manchester’s Malmaison Hotel was selected for the exclusive regional preview, as the city is one of the key retail destinations in the UK for the…
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Apr- 2014 -29 AprilAppointments
Cristiano Ronaldo signs as TAG Heuer brand ambassador
TAG Heuer has announced the signing of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to a long-term partnership as a brand ambassador. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner, Real Madrid forward and Captain of the Portugal team for the coming World Cup in Brazil, joins an illustrious roster of TAG Heuer sports stars and celebrities that…
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