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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Oct- 2017 -9 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shops lose £800m to shoplifters every year
Britain’s shops collectively lose £800m 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 London’s historic Old Spitalfields Market. August then saw the arrival in Sheffield’s Meadowhall centre, marking…
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Jun- 2017 -13 JuneTrade Organisations
TH March warns of Pensions Regulator inspections
Jewellery insurance company has warned businesses to be aware of possible inspections by the pensions regulator. Following a number of inspections in and around Manchester over the past few days, TH March is urging companies to make sure they comply with the Workplace Auto-Enrolment Scheme. Steve Clements, chartered financial planner…
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8 JuneCurrent Affairs
Twin jewellers make pendant to commemorate Manchester victims
A pair of jewellers who are identical, and known as ‘Twinface’, have made a ‘worker bee’ pendant to commemorate and support the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack last month. Emma Taafe and Jennifer Taafe-Guite, 35, will donate the sales of the pendant will to the Red Cross Emergency Fund.…
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May- 2017 -24 MayRetailers
Breitling opens first store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre
Swiss watchmaker Breitling has opened its first store at the Intu Trafford Centre in Manchester. The store will launch later this month and will be managed by Aurum Holdings, whose portfolio includes Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb. The Breitling store will be the second largest monobrand opening…
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17 MayAppointments
Woman named boss of Goldsmiths’ Company for the first time in its 700-year history
For the first time in 700 years, one of the most respected City institutions is appointing a woman to its top job. Today marks the installation of trailblazing Londoner, Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE, as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. The Goldsmiths’ Company, which received its first Royal Charter…
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Nov- 2016 -29 NovemberRetailers
Chisholm Hunter to open £8m jewellery store in Edinburgh
Luxury jeweller and diamond specialist Chisholm Hunter is set to open a new £8m jewellery store on Edinburgh’s Princes Street in early December. The premises will have approximately 10,000 square foot of retail space spread across three floors and will include a champagne bar and designated Swiss timepiece room, as…
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Sep- 2016 -2 SeptemberEvents
F Hinds and IJL reveal High Street by Design 2016 winners
Jewellery chain F Hinds and International Jewellery London (IJL) have announced the four winners of the High Street by Design 2016 competition. The four winners: Current jewellery designer: Indika Wijayarathna from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – ‘Glowing Sun’ earrings Student jewellery designer: Joanna Harris from Purley, Surrey, City Lit, London –…
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Jun- 2016 -16 JuneCrime
Police hunt car following armed robbery on Manchester jewellers
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a car they believe was used in an armed robbery on a jewellery store in Rusholme. Shortly before 1:50pm on Sunday 12 June 2016 two men got out of a black BMW 5 series and smashed the windows of…
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