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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Oct- 2020 -12 OctoberCoronavirus
PM unveils three-tiered lockdown system
Prime minister Boris Johnson this afternoon announced a new three-tier lockdown system that will see some hospitality businesses in the North-West forced to close from Wednesday. Under the new system, different rules for regions will be classified as being on โmediumโ, โhighโ or โvery highโ alert depending on the rate…
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Jun- 2020 -29 JuneCoronavirus
Watches of Switzerland donates ยฃ100k to food banks
Watches of Switzerland and Mappin and Webbโs parent group, the Watches of Switzerland group, has donated ยฃ100,000 in emergency funds to UK food banks during the Covid-19 crisis.ย The group said it recognised an โurgent needโ for food bank funding after these facilities faced soaring demands in light of the…
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May- 2020 -20 MayDesigners
Astrid & Miyu founder launches business accelerator programmeย
The owner of Astrid and Miyu has announced the launch of a new mentoring programme for small businesses looking to establish retail start-ups in the UK.ย ย Three independent businesses, including alcohol brand Collagin, accessory brand Sun and Day and handbag brand AMZA have now been chosen for a three-month Business…
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18 MayCoronavirus
Assay offices reopen following temporary closures
All four assay offices across the UK have now resumed assay services following their temporary closure in light of the ongoing pandemic.ย The British Hallmarking Council confirmed that opening hours and arrangements are now being โmanaged carefully in line with government advice to ensure the welfare of staff and the…
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Mar- 2020 -2 MarchBusiness Bites
Entrepreneurs relief may be scrapped by Sunak
The new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, may scrap entrepreneurโs relief to raise ยฃ3bn a year as a means to bring in some extra dosh for the Treasury. Sunak will undoubtedly be looking for ways to raise extra revenue given the governmentโs infrastructure spending plans as it seeks to make a visible…
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Jan- 2020 -21 JanuaryDesigners
William May celebrates โsuccessful yearโ
Jeweller William May has announced it is celebrating its โbest 12-month trading period yetโ. The Manchester-based jeweller said its overall sales increased by 40% year-on-year, with โparticularlyโ strong growth in its second-hand jewellery collection. The company also announced the appointment of three new members to its team within the last…
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15 JanuaryAnalysis
Boohoo more valuable than M&S โ a sea-change encapsulated
From a purely journalistic standpoint it is now a de facto clichรฉ to refer to Marks and Spencer as the โhigh street bellwetherโ, yet that is the status it has held for so many decades. The once mighty monolith was the first British retailer to reach a market capitalisation of…
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Nov- 2019 -12 NovemberE-Commerce
Theo Fennell launches new website
Fine jewellery and silverware brand, Theo Fennell, has announced the launch of its new e-commerce platform www.theofennell.com.ย The brand worked alongside Truth Creative, a Manchester-based digital agency, to design and build the new website, which aims to โcreate a luxurious space for existing and new customers to shop for fine…
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Sep- 2019 -12 SeptemberBrand Profiles
Beaverbrooks: Celebrating 100 years
What started out with three brothers moving to Belfast with just a suitcase full of silverware and a dream of selling fine jewellery and gifts has ended up as a thriving business celebrating a century of trading this year. Founded by Isaac, Harry and Maurice Adlestone, Beaverbrooks now operates some…
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Jun- 2019 -26 JuneCrime
Abseiling thieves steal over ยฃ40,000 worth of jewels from H. Samuel
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are searching for โabseilingโ jewellery thieves who broke into a H. Samuel store and stole over ยฃ40,000 worth of jewels. At around 2.40am on Tuesday 25 June 2019 police were called to the jewellery store at the Fort retail park in Cheetham Hill, after they received…
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