Southampton
Southampton is an evolving centre for the UK jewellery trade, combining a mix of independent jewellers, regional retailers, and manufacturing services. With its commercial ports and growing consumer market, the city presents unique opportunities in logistics, sourcing, and regional retail growth. Jewellery Focus offers comprehensive coverage of Southampton’s jewellery scene, reporting on new store openings, supplier partnerships, local market events, and consumer trends. Our coverage gives jewellers, designers, suppliers, and manufacturers insight into how Southampton is shaping regional trade dynamics and driving business development outside London.
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Dec- 2014 -2 DecemberRetailers
H&T Pawnbrokers opens discount secondhand jewellery shop in Southampton
Discount secondhand jewellery retail store, Est1897, created by parent company H&T Pawnbrokers, has expanded into Marlands Shopping Centre in Southampton. H&T Pawnbrokers redeveloped 36 of its stores across the UK between June and September, changing their focus from traditional pawnbroking to secondhand discount jewellery. The decision to develop the concept…
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Aug- 2014 -14 AugustUncategorized
Thomas Sabo announces flagship London store
Thomas Sabo has announced plans to open a new flagship London store on South Molton Street, in the heart of London’s West End. Scheduled to open in late October, the 120sqm store will be located at the Brook Street end of South Molton Street in one of its anchor sites.…
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Jun- 2013 -3 JuneRetailers
Laing delivers sparkling performance
Scotland’s oldest family jeweller, Laing the Jeweller Ltd, has reported a 42 per cent increase in profit, breaking the £1 million barrier for the first time despite the tough economic conditions.
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Oct- 2012 -24 OctoberManufacturers
Jewellery that changes its colour could be next step
Gold has always been defined by its colour, but with new nano-technology-enabled materials, a team from the University of Southampton has discovered a way to change gold’s colour.
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