Signet
Signet Jewelers, one of the worldโs largest jewellery retailers, operates major UK brands including H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, making it a key player in the British jewellery trade. Its scale, strategic decisions, and financial performance have significant implications for suppliers, competitors, and the wider industry.
Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of Signetโs UK operations, including store developments, leadership changes, market strategies, and financial results. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals understand how Signetโs activities influence retail trends, supply chain relationships, and consumer expectations across the sector.
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May- 2017 -23 MayRetailers
Aurum takes Signetโs place as UKโs top jewellery retailer
Aurum Holdings has exceeded Signet Jewelers as the biggest jewellery and watch retail group in the UK for the first time. The retailer overtook Signet in 2016 with a sales total of ยฃ565m. Signet Jewelers had enjoyed a period of steady growth over the past three years, with sales figures…
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Apr- 2017 -5 AprilCrime
ยฃ30,000 of jewellery stolen from Newbury pawnbrokers
ย Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a pawnbrokersย in Newbury. Approximately ยฃ30,000 of jewellery was taken from the Gold Buying Shop, alongside cash and bankcards. Thames Valley Police said offenders forced open the back door of the shop. Numerous boxed jewellery items including diamond rings, menโs signet rings,…
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Mar- 2017 -9 MarchRetailers
Same-store sales at Signet’s UK division fall 3.8% in Q4
Jewellery retail giant Signet Jewelers has reported a plunge in sales in the fourth quarter of its 2017 financial year. For the 13 weeks ending January 28, 2017, Signet reporting a 3.8% fall in same-store sales across its UK retail division – comprising Ernest Jones and H Samuel – to…
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Jan- 2017 -11 JanuaryRetailers
Signet sales fall 4.6% over festive holiday season
Signet Jewelers, the parent company of UK-based H Samuel and Ernest Jones, has reported a fall in sales over the festive holiday period. For the nine weeks ending 31 December 2016 the company reported that same-store sales had decreased 4.6% compared with an increase of 5.1% in the nine-week period…
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Nov- 2016 -23 NovemberRetailers
Signet’s UK division reports strong third quarter
Signet Jewelerโs UK division, which owns H Samuel and Ernest Jones, reported a 3.6% increase in same-store sales in the third quarter of its 2016 financial year. Despite a 3.3% fall in the number of transactions due primarily to lower sales in fashion watches, the 13 weeks ending 29 October…
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Aug- 2016 -24 AugustCrime
Man charged following Ernest Jones robbery in Derby
A man has been charged following a robbery at a jewellery store in Derbyโs Intu shopping centre. The break-in happened at about 3am on Tuesday, August 23, at the Ernest Jones store in the shopping centre. An unknown quantity of jewellery was stolen but later recovered by police. A 21-year-old…
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Jul- 2016 -28 JulyEvents
Gecko to showcase 9 new collections at IJL 2016
Jewellery supplier Gecko has announced it will be showcasing nine new collections at this yearโs International Jewellery London (IJL). Geckoโs new season ranges, which cater for men, women and children, will be exhibited from best-selling brands Orla Kiely, Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for diamond and collections from Elements & Beginnings.…
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May- 2016 -27 MayRetailers
Signet Jewelers reports record first quarter earnings
Signet Jewelers, the parent company of UK-based H Samuel and Ernest Jones, has reported record earning for the first quarter of the year. For the 13 weeks ending April 30, 2016, the company reported diluted earnings per share grew 26.4%. Same-store sales for the retail conglomerate were up 2.4% with…
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Mar- 2016 -24 MarchRetailers
Signet reports “excellent” full-year results
Jewellery giant Signet Jewelers has reported an โexcellentโ full year in its latest results for the 52 weeks ending 30 January, 2016. Same-store sales across the year were up 4.1% with annual total sales of $6.55bn (ยฃ4.63bn) – an increase on the previous year of 14.2%. The results were boosted…
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Feb- 2016 -29 FebruaryEconomy
Signet Jewelers announces strong fourth quarter
Signet Jewelers, one of the worldโs largest ย retailer of diamond jewellery, has reported a strong fourth quarter in its latest preliminary trading update. In the 13 weeks ending 30 January 2016, the company reported same store sales increased by 4.9% compared with the same period a year earlier with diluted…
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