Shopping Centre
Shopping centres remain an important retail channel for the UK jewellery trade, offering jewellers access to high-footfall locations and diverse customer bases. For jewellery retailers, suppliers, and designers, understanding trends in shopping centre performance, leasing activity, and consumer behaviour is key to maximising commercial opportunities. Jewellery Focus covers shopping centre developments, including new openings, refurbishment projects, retail tenancy changes, and insights into how these hubs impact jewellery sales and the broader retail landscape.
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Oct- 2025 -24 OctoberRetailers
F.Hinds expands with three new stores
F.Hinds has opened three new stores across the UK as part of its continuing expansion, including sites in Livingston, Aylesbury and Tewkesbury. The family-run business, which operates both the F.Hinds and Chapelle brands, said more stores and relocations are expected before the end of the year. The openings bring the…
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Sep- 2025 -26 SeptemberRetailers
Lovisa opens new store at Angel Central in Islington
Jewellery retailer Lovisa has opened a new store at Angel Central in Islington as part of its global expansion. The 711 sq ft unit is located on the ground floor next to Rituals and offers a wide range of affordable accessories alongside a piercing station. Lovisa joins fashion retailers including…
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1 SeptemberDesigners
Astrid and Miyu to open first Northern Ireland store in Victoria Square
Astrid and Miyu is to open its first store in Northern Ireland at Victoria Square in Belfast, taking an 1,800 sq ft unit at the shopping centre. The contemporary jewellery brand is the second retailer to launch in the complex this year, following the arrival of Bershka earlier in 2025.…
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May- 2025 -27 MayRetailers
Goldsmiths reopens newly refurbished Kingston showroom
Goldsmiths has announced the reopening of its newly refurbished showroom in Kingston upon Thames, London. Located on the ground floor of the Bentall Shopping Centre, the showroom boasts a fresh interior and dedicated branded areas for watchmakers TAG Heuer, Longines and Tissot. In addition, the new showroom includes carefully curated…
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7 MayRetailers
Jewells to open at Eldon Square and Lakeside
Jewellery brand Jewells has announced that it is set to open two new stores in Lakeside, Essex and Eldon Square, Newcastle. The 1,000 sq ft store in Lakeside shopping centre, which opens on Friday 30 May, is one of seven UK Jewells locations launching on the same day as part…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilRetailers
Pandora to refit its The Liberty Romford store
Pandora is set to refit its 1,582 sq ft The Liberty Romford store, the shopping centre owned and operated by Redical, with its latest Evoke 2.0 concept. The updated layout introduces a “modern” aesthetic that includes a central island feature, expanded shop floor, and engraving services. The new concept supports…
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25 AprilRetailers
Laings appoints new head of retail
Luxury jeweller Laings has appointed Andrew Cleghorn as head of retail as a continuation of its multi-year expansion and development plans. Cleghorn’s role will see him leading Laings’ seven retail locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Southampton. Coming from a rich retail background, with over 40 years of experience, he…
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11 AprilRetailers
Lovisa to open new site in The Liberty Romford
Global jewellery and accessories retailer Lovisa has signed for a 915 sq ft location at The Liberty Romford, the shopping centre owned and operated by Redical. Due to open in June, this latest addition is part of the destination’s ongoing retail transformation. Joining jewellery brands such as H.Samuel, Pandora, and…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryRetailers
Jones Family Jewellers to open new Leamington store
The Jones Family Jewellers has announced the launch of its new store in Leamington. It comes as Jones Family Jewellers marked the first anniversary of its store at Talisman Shopping Centre in Kenilworth. Following its success, owner Richard Jones, said he is looking to open another store in Leamington to…
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3 JanuaryEconomy
Total footfall was down 2.2% in 2024
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2% compared with 2023 according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall decreased year-on-year for all four nations, with Scotland falling by 1.5%, England by 2.1%, Wales by 2.6%, while Northern Ireland experienced the biggest decline at 5.8%. Alongside this, total…
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