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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Dec- 2022 -13 DecemberRetailers
Astrid & Miyu boosts revenue by 40% with revitalised loyalty programme
Astrid and Miyu has announced a 40% boost to total revenue after revitalising its loyalty programme with data-driven loyalty and engagement platform, LoyaltyLion. It has fifteen stores across London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and New York, all offering piercing, welding, jewellery recycling and engraving services as well as contemporary jewellery. This…
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5 DecemberRetailers
Lily Arkwright completes new office and showroom move
Lab grown diamond specialist Lily Arkwright has completed a move to a new showroom and new office as it continues its growth. The company has relocated its head office to Towers Mansion within the Towers business park in Didsbury, South Manchester. The new office space includes a newly fitted out…
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Nov- 2022 -11 NovemberEvents
Cartier launches Selfridges Manchester pop up
Cartier and Selfridges have partnered for the second time to launch a festive pop up at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square.ย The space will reportedly celebrate some of the Maisonโs โiconicโ collections, including LOVE, Juste un Clou, Santos de Cartier and Tank, amongst others.ย Cartier said: โFor Cartier, everything begins with…
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Sep- 2022 -26 SeptemberRetailers
Sweet Marie Jewellery unveils four new stockists
Sweet Marie Jewellery has secured a number of new stockists in the UK and Ireland, following its recent participation in the UK Jewellery Festival and Top Drawer London trade events. The new stockists include EC One (London), Hill and Hill (Altrincham), Boo Gallery (Olney, Milton Keynes), and Jenny Jones Jewellery…
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8 SeptemberRetailers
Lily Arkwright supports staff with winter energy costs
Lily Arkwright has announced that it is offering all staff up to ยฃ500 to support them with rising energy bills this winter. The Manchester-based business will pay the sum in two ยฃ250 instalments, with staff receiving the first payment this October. This will be followed by a second instalment in…
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Jul- 2022 -27 JulyRetailers
Beaverbrooks profits surge 117% to ยฃ35.3m
Beaverbrooks has announced โrecord breakingโ sales as its group operating profit surged 117% year-on-year from ยฃ16.3m to ยฃ35.3m in FY22, with turnover rising 64.4% year-on-year and 41.3% compared to its most profitable centenary year in 2019-2020. The family-owned national jewellery and watch retailer also saw a gross profit margin of…
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May- 2022 -9 MayRetailers
Steven Stone Jewellers opens new flagship showroom in Manchester
Steven Stone Jewellers has opened the doors of a luxury showroom in the heart of Manchester city centre, aiming to offer a โcollaborative environment for designers and customers to create bespoke pieces togetherโ. Located on the third floor in St Johnโs Court, Quay Street, the showroom has been under construction…
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Apr- 2022 -19 AprilNews
TH March celebrates 135th anniversary
TH March, the UK specialist jewellery insurance broker, is celebrating its 135th anniversary with an updated brand and an enhanced offering โto meet its customersโ changing needsโ. Founded in 1887 by the son of a Hatton Garden diamond merchant, the firm made its name providing specialist jewellery and watch cover…
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Mar- 2022 -31 MarchEconomy
High street footfall continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels
Footfall levels remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2022 as rising costs are reportedly set to โbatterโ retailers from 1 April, according to RSM. The latest data from Datscha, analysed by RSM, shows the overall decline in footfall is the worst in London with numbers on Oxford Street down…
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Jan- 2022 -7 JanuaryRetailers
DMR announces expansion for Liverpool showroom
David M Robinson (DMR) has announced that its Liverpool ONE showroom will undergo its largest expansion and refurbishment project to date. The showroom will temporarily close its doors on Sunday 9 January to allow for the project to take place. The jewellerโs refurbished showroom is set to reopen in spring…
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