Repairs
Repairs are a vital service within the UK jewellery trade, helping retailers, designers, and manufacturers maintain customer relationships, extend product lifecycles, and generate additional revenue streams. From traditional craftsmanship to modern repair technologies, offering high-quality repairs reinforces trust and brand loyalty. Jewellery Focus provides insights on repair trends, service innovations, and business strategies, supporting trade professionals in optimising this key aspect of their operations.
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Aug- 2018 -22 AugustFeatures
How to remain enthusiastic when selling
In fact it will start as soon as they begin. What I am recommending to you jewellers is to Check Your Enthusiasm as soon as you say hello to everyone when entering your store. Your smile and enthusiasm are the most powerful of all sales motivating tools and are infectious.…
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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 company’s expansion plans by taking up residence in Manchester’s St Ann’s…
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Jun- 2017 -19 JuneRetailers
Mappin and Webb unveils new flagship store
British jewellers Mappin and Webb has unveiled its new Scottish flagship boutique in Glasgow following a three-month refurbishment. Along with its renovation, the jewellers have acquired a number of exclusive brands and collections to its offerings. The boutique occupies two floors, joined by a marble staircase. It hosts dedicated giftware,…
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13 JuneDesigners
Warrenders Jewellery launches Platinum Anniversary collection
Sutton-based jewellers Warrenders has launched a Platinum Anniversary collection to celebrate its 70 years in business. The family-run company opened in 1947 and offers bespoke jewellery, repairs, valuations and vintage jewellery. The Anniversary Collection comprises a selection of earrings, pendants and rings in a choice of metals including platinum, gold,…
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Jul- 2016 -25 JulyRetailers
Historic Borough Green jewellers to close after 40 years
A jewellery store in Borough Green – part of the Tonbridge and Malling district of Kent – is to close at the end of the month after 40 years in business. The Jewellers, previously known as J.C. Gourbould, in Station Road was known for providing bespoke, repairs, alteration and remodelling…
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Mar- 2016 -17 MarchRetailers
F Hinds opens Doncaster store
Jewellery chain F Hinds has opened a new store in Doncaster’s Frenchgate Shopping Centre – its 118th shop in the UK. The store opened on Thursday, 10 March, with Emily Simpkins, full-time professional midfielder for Doncaster Rovers’ Belles Ladies Football Club, cutting the ribbon to its doors. The new shop…
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Dec- 2015 -7 DecemberBrand Profiles
A case in point
Celebrating history, cultivating quality and offering value for money simultaneously is no mean feat, but family-owned watch manufacturer Pointtec has hit the mark. TOM DAVIS sits down with managing director of Pointtec UK, the company’s UK distributor, to learn about the brand’s ambitions. [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] It’s rare for…
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Sep- 2015 -22 SeptemberRetailers
Ogden of Harrogate opens third store
Independent jewellers Ogden of Harrogate has opened its third store in the centre of York. The new premises, which follows the launch of the company’s Little Diamond Shop in 2010, is located on the corner of Stonegate and Petergate and has housed a jewellery shop since the late 1980s but…
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Jul- 2015 -16 JulyRetailers
Northern Goldsmiths reopens following £1m refurbishment
Goldsmiths has reopened its Newcastle ‘flagship’ showroom following a £1m refurbishment. Northern Goldsmiths, located in the city centre, unveiled its new-look showroom to the public earlier this month after two months of restoration which involved the 80-year-old 24ct gold leaf Rolex clock on the corner of the store being removed…
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14 JulyRetailers
Goldsmiths announces refurbishment of Coventry showroom
Goldsmiths has announced a major refurbishment of its Coventry showroom. The refurbishment will include a dedicated TAG Heuer branded area and a separate fashion area. Casio will also be included in a product offering which already includes Gucci and Vera Wang Love, and brands such as Tissot, Citizen, Hugo Boss, Emporio Armani,…
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