Omega
Omega is a globally recognised Swiss watchmaker with a strong presence in the UK luxury jewellery and watch market, renowned for its precision engineering, iconic designs, and high-profile brand partnerships. For UK jewellers, retailers, and suppliers, Omega’s product launches, marketing strategies, and retail developments offer insights into consumer trends and competitive dynamics within the luxury segment. Jewellery Focus provides detailed coverage of Omega’s activities, including store openings, collection updates, and business insights relevant to trade professionals.
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May- 2023 -11 MayRetailers
Bucherer announces partnership with Mytheresa
Luxury jewellery and watch retailer Bucherer has announced its partnership with luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa. Bucherer said that the collaboration will expand the offering of fine watches and jewellery on the Mytheresa platform for its customers. As a first step, Bucherer has launched certified pre-owned (CPO) watches on Mytheresa Life…
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Feb- 2023 -22 FebruaryRetailers
Berry’s Jewellers opens new Omega showroom
Berry’s Jewellers has announced the opening of a new Omega showroom in Nottingham. The new showroom, located next to the Berry’s store, opened last week and is the only Omega showroom in Nottinghamshire. The store is one of many that Berry’s are planning to open in 2023, with the business…
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10 FebruaryRetailers
Watches of Switzerland falls short of expectations amid Christmas strikes
Watches of Switzerland has reported that its revenues increased 17% to £407m in the 13 weeks to January 29 this year, narrowly falling short of analysts’ consensus expectations of £425m. The company said its lower than expected sales growth was because of rail and postal strikes over Christmas and general…
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Jan- 2023 -24 JanuaryRetailers
Berry’s Jewellers unveils Nottingham Omega showroom
Berry’s Jewellers has announced the opening of a new Omega showroom in Nottingham. The new store will be the only Omega showroom in the Nottinghamshire area. Located next to the Berry’s store, the showroom will open in early February in a prime city centre location that has been home to…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberRetailers
Burlington Arcade unveils three jewellers among new brands
Burlington Arcade has announced that it has signed 12 new brands, including 3 new jewellers , bringing the total number of tenants to 47. Jewellery designer Lily Gabriella will launch her first ever showroom within the Penthouse above the Piccadilly entrance, opening in November; 886 Jewellery – The Royal Mint…
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19 DecemberRetailers
Laings announces £60m turnover in post-pandemic rebound
Retail jeweller Laings has announced a 62% increase in turnover, up to £60m, in its results for the year ended 31 May 2022. The company’s pre-tax profit was £5.4m up from £2.8m in 2021. Its gross margin also rose to 34% from 32.8%. The results were supported by “healthy growth”…
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Sep- 2022 -7 SeptemberEvents
VO Vintage 2022: The vintage watch community at Vicenza Expo Centre
New events, international exhibitors and partnerships will further enhance the vintage offer at VO Vintage, Italian Exhibition Group´s watch and jewellery show to be held from 9th to 11th September in the foyer at Vicenza Expo Centre alongside Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show (9th – 13th September). The third edition of the event, aimed specifically at the fine vintage…
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneFeatures
Laings: what’s next?
What is your history in the industry? I have been in the industry for over 27 years, having held various roles across the sector and within Laings itself – from shop floor to operations management. My career in the jewellery and watch sector started in 1995 with Ernest Jones, before…
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6 JuneDesigners
Laings announces new retail director
Laings has announced Brian Nelson as its new retail director, who will be responsible for the on and offline retail operations and day-to-day management of the business. Previously head of retail at Laings, Nelson will now have strategic oversight of the retail side of the business, including its showrooms located…
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May- 2022 -19 MayRetailers
DMR launches new concept showroom in Liverpool
David M Robinson (DMR) has announced the reopening of its flagship Liverpool showroom, following an “extensive refurbishment and expansion”, marking a 72% upsize in the jewellers’ existing presence in the city. The project is DMR’s largest expansion to date and it introduces the first new concept showroom for the brand,…
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