Opening
Openings—whether of new stores, concessions, pop-up spaces, or showrooms—serve as vital signals for growth, retail strategy, and market confidence within the UK jewellery trade. These events reflect investment trends, consumer demand, and brand expansion across high streets, shopping centres, luxury precincts, and online platforms. Jewellery Focus delivers immersive coverage of jewellery-related openings—highlighting launch strategies, merchandising layouts, location selection rationale, promotional activity, footfall outcomes, and post-launch performance. Our trade-centric reporting provides retailers, brand managers, developers, and suppliers with actionable insights into best practices for retail activation, partnership models, inventory planning, and measuring commercial success tied to new entry points in the sector.
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Oct- 2013 -11 OctoberEvents
F. Hinds opens 111th store in Coventry
Britain’s largest family jeweller has celebrated its 111th shop opening with an official ceremony attended by the mayor of Coventry and several members of the Hinds family. The 1,400 sq ft premises means the chain is now at its largest number of outlets in its history. Six members of staff…
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9 OctoberDesigners
Graff Diamonds recreates ‘Hair & Jewel’ with $500m of jewels
Graff Diamonds has recreated Laurence Graff’s famous Hair & Jewel image in celebration of his 60th anniversary, using $500m worth of jewels. In 1970, diamantaire Laurence Graff OBE created the ornate coiffure comprising $1m of diamonds and precious gems, but the modern take features 22 extremely rare and unique jewels with…
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Aug- 2013 -22 AugustUncategorized
Jonathan Pollock of Jonathan Pollock Photography
Describe yourself in three words Trustworthy, patient, accurate. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? I have only ever wanted to be a photographer, as I was captivated by imagery and influenced by publications such as the National Geographic magazine and work produced by…
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Jul- 2013 -18 JulyVoice On The Highstreet
Voice On The Highstreet: Judith Hart of Judith Hart Jewellers, Derby
Can you please tell us a little bit about the history of Judith Hart Jewellers? Judith Hart Jewellers was established in 1980 in the Eagle Centre, Derby. At the time I was in my early 20s and set the business up with a loan guaranteed by my parents. I was…
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11 JulyManufacturers
Charities to benefit from new jewellery merchandise designed by students
East London second year jewellery and silversmithing undergraduates were last week put through their paces as part of a groundbreaking project to generate new commercial income for the UK’s charities. Their design efforts were presented at a final judging session spearheaded by Shaun Leane, founder of jewellery masters the House…
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May- 2013 -15 MayRetailers
lola&grace launches concessions in House of Fraser
Fashion jewellery brand lola&grace has announced that it will be opening 10 concessions within House of Fraser stores across the country, as of today.
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10 MayRetailers
F.Hinds jewellers to close Margate branch over shrinking sales
The Margate branch of jewellery chain F. Hinds will be closing the shutters of its High Street store for the last time at 5.30pm on Saturday 22nd June 2013.
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10 MayDesigners
Award winning designer joins Flawless Jewellery
Flawless Jewellery has announced a new recruit for its jewellery design operation.
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Apr- 2013 -12 AprilRetailers
David M Robinson showroom increases opening hours
David M Robinson’s Manchester showroom is now open seven days a week; allowing customers even more time to enjoy the luxury jewellery and timepieces.
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9 AprilTrade Organisations
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office marks Heathrow anniversary
On Thursday 4 April the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Heathrow sub-office.
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