Packaging
Packaging plays a vital role in the UK jewellery trade, serving as both a practical necessity and a powerful branding tool that enhances the customer experience. From sustainable materials and innovative designs to luxury presentation solutions, packaging trends reflect shifting consumer expectations and environmental concerns. Jewellery Focus covers the latest developments in jewellery packaging, including supplier innovations, market insights, and strategies for retailers, designers, and manufacturers to elevate their brand image and meet operational needs.
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Jul- 2025 -21 JulyDesigners
WJ Shaw Jewellers to launch Yorkshire Rose collection on Yorkshire Day
Independent family business WJ Shaw Jewellers will unveil its first official jewellery collection on 1 August to coincide with Yorkshire Day. The Yorkshire Rose collection is based on one of the earliest designs created by founders William and Julia Shaw, who began their jewellery-making business in Barnsley in 1988. The…
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2 JulyRetailers
Thomas Sabo to launch new Elyndra collection
Thomas Sabo will launch its new signature jewellery range, the Elyndra collection, on 4 July 2025. The collection, which was developed under the creative direction of Aurore Melot and company founder Thomas Sabo, is inspired by ancient landscapes and classical symbolism, with designs that reference strength, freedom and timelessness. Central…
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May- 2025 -23 MayRetailers
Chaumet commits to traceability with new Bee de Chaumet pendant
Chaumet has launched its new Bee de Chaumet pendant, crafted entirely from 100% responsibly sourced gold that is fully traceable from mine to finished piece, marking a significant step forward in the brand’s commitment to “exemplary” environmental responsibility. The pendant illustrates Chaumet’s desire to drive enhancements to ethical jewellery standards,…
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Apr- 2025 -15 AprilRetailers
UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost
UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024, with gardening and DIY sales being boosted by good weather. New data from the BRC and KPMG revealed that the increase was below the 3-month average growth of 1.6% and…
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Mar- 2025 -4 MarchEconomy
Shop price inflation remains at 0.7% despite surge in food prices
Shop price inflation remained in deflation at 0.7% in February, after also falling to -0.7% in January, according to data from the British Retail Consortium. However, this comes despite food inflation increasing to 2.1% year on year in February, an increase from the 1.6% rise in January and above the…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryBrand Profiles
Wolf CEO Simon Wolf on celebrating 190 years of the brand and the future of luxury storage
Luxury watch and jewellery box brand Wolf celebrated its 190th anniversary last year and in December was also awarded the prestigious Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury. It all began when Wolf’s great-great-grandfather, Philipp Wolf I, who was a silversmith in Hanau, Germany, an area still renowned for silver and goldsmithing…
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20 FebruaryEconomy
UK consumer confidence drops to new low in February
UK consumer confidence slipped to a new low of -37 in February, amid the worsening state of the economy. According to the latest BRC-Opinium Consumer Sentiment Monitor, the economy worsened for the fifth consecutive month, down from -34 in January. The BRC reported that even Gen Z, despite being the…
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Jan- 2025 -16 JanuaryRetailers
Wolf awarded Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark
Wolf has announced that it has been awarded the Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury. The company has spent the last 12 months undertaking an ESG+ 2.0 framework assessment across its global operations. Wolf joins over 170 brands, retailers and suppliers in being awarded with the Butterfly Mark. Simon Wolf, CEO,…
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7 JanuaryEconomy
BRC warns of 2025 falling sales volume despite December sales growth
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned of possible falling sales volume in 2025 despite the modest increase in total retail sales experienced in December 2024. UK total retail sales in December 2024 increased by 3.2% year on year, against a growth of 1.9% in December 2023, according to new…
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3 JanuaryRetailers
V by Laura Vann rebrands as Laura Vann
Birmingham-based jewellery company V by Laura Vann has rebranded to Laura Vann. Over a decade ago, the group launched as V Jewellery. Shortly after, it evolved into V by Laura Vann—a name that combined the heritage of “V” with a personal touch. Fast forward to today, the company will be…
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