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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Aug- 2018 -22 AugustProduct Launches
V by Laura Vann to be stocked at Harvey Nichols with new collection
V by Laura Vann is to debut its new collection by featuring it in selected Harvey Nichols stores. The new collection named the โTreasures Collectionโ is a catalogue of oceanic jewellery inspired by Vancouverโs Art-Deco Marine building. The brand is teaming up with stockist Harvey Nichols to debut Treasures at…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneProduct Launches
Bellagio secures deal with Manchester City
Watch and luxury gift manufacturer Bellagio Europe is set to produce the official Premiership Winnersโ collectable timepiece as it has secured a three year licensing deal with Manchester City FC. There will be 2,018 watches of each style made worldwide, each with its serial number as the watch will come…
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Apr- 2018 -13 AprilDesigners
Diamond Heaven to launch fourth store in Scotland
Independent jeweller Diamond Heaven will be opening its fourth store in Glasgow, Scotland. The store will be located in Princes Square, near Argyll Arcade and the group said it will bring high quality engagement rings, wedding rings, eternity rings and other diamond jewellery to the Scottish people. The Glasgow store…
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Feb- 2018 -16 FebruaryDesigners
Goldsmiths partners with TAG Heuer for one of a kind design
Luxury high street jeweller Goldsmiths has joined forces with Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer to design a unique watch limited to only 250 units. The โExclusive for Goldsmithsโ TAG Heuer Aquaracer will go on on sale at ยฃ1,900, and the design is a product of the first exclusive collaboration between…
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Nov- 2017 -24 NovemberDesigners
Lowry Hotel partners with Olivia Grace
Jewellery designer, diamond expert and Olivia Grace founder Helena Fine has returned to her Mancunian roots to partner with The Lowry Hotel on a VIP bespoke engagement and wedding ring service for 2018. Customers will be able to book a consultation with Olivia Graceโs CEO who will work with them…
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Oct- 2017 -30 OctoberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland opens Manchester boutique
Watches of Switzerland has announced the opening of a new Manchester showroom. Previously located on King Street, the newly designed retail space has enabled the brand to expand to two floors. The move marks the next step in the companyโs expansion plans by taking up residence in Manchesterโs St Annโs…
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25 OctoberRetailers
Laings opens Tag Heuer โshop-in-shopโ concept
Family jeweller Laings has announced the opening of its exclusive TAG Heuer โshop-in-shopโ. The store, which is on the site of its recently refurbished store has been re-opened with an area dedicated to the luxury watch brand with watch experts on hand to take customers through the models available. Based…
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9 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shops lose ยฃ800m to shoplifters every year
Britainโs shops collectively lose ยฃ800m per year due to shoplifting, claims Checkpoints Systems. Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes committed by opportunist thieves. Utilising data derived from data.police.co.uk, OnBuy.com investigated the total number of shoplifting offences that were recorded by 43 police forces/constabularies across England and Wales in…
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Sep- 2017 -29 SeptemberRetailers
The Cheshire Watch Company unveils Diamond Suite
The Cheshire Watch Company (CWC) held an event for the launch for its new Diamond suite this week. The suite is a 3000 sq feet department which is spread across two floors at the building owned by Kamani Commercial. It was opened by Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards, who also…
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Aug- 2017 -24 AugustDesigners
Aurum continues UK expansion of Tag Heuer boutiques
Aurum Holdings has continued to build its presence in key UK cities this summer with the opening of two Swiss watch brand Tag Heuer franchise boutiques. The first of the boutiques opened this July in Londonโs historic Old Spitalfields Market. August then saw the arrival in Sheffieldโs Meadowhall centre, marking…
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