Switzerland
Switzerland is a global powerhouse in luxury jewellery and watchmaking, home to renowned brands and a highly skilled manufacturing sector. For UK jewellers, suppliers, and trade professionals, understanding Switzerland’s influence on design trends, supply chains, and market dynamics is crucial. Jewellery Focus provides coverage on Swiss jewellery and watch brands, trade developments, innovations, and insights into how the country’s expertise shapes the international jewellery industry.
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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustCoronavirus
Watches of Switzerland returns to growth
Watches of Switzerland has reported that full-year revenue rose by 5.9% to £819.3m in the period ended 26 April, 2020. Before lockdown, the group reported “strong” trading during the 46 weeks to 15 March, with group revenue soaring by 15.8%. Revenue was up by 9.4% across UK operations, and its…
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10 AugustFeatures
In the spotlight with Veronica Favoroso, CEO of GemCloud
More businesses rely on the internet to go to market, generate sales and provide customer service. This means professional inventory management is increasingly being considered as a necessity and GemCloud, as the sector leader, has taken tremendous steps to bring the coloured gemstone industry online. The tech company has recently…
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Jul- 2020 -29 JulyEvents
JGW organisers praise GemGenève ‘solidarity’
Jewellery and Gem World Hong Kong (JGW) organisers have praised Gemexpo SA’s decision to move GemGenève’s fair dates to 1 November – 4 November, in a bid to ensure the two industry events do not overlap. Informa Markets Jewellery said the rescheduling would allow both events to maximise business opportunities…
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24 JulyEvents
Former Baselworld organiser launches ‘HourUniverse’
MCH Group, the trade show organiser behind Baselworld, has launched its new platform ‘HourUniverse’, which will hold an event in April in Basel, Switzerland. The company said: “With Baselworld having been put to rest, the MCH teams have put all their expertise and the feedback from customers, buyers, visitors into…
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15 JulyRetailers
Watches of Switzerland launches ‘by personal appointment’ service
The Watches of Switzerland group has announced the launch of its ‘by personal appointment’ service following the re-opening of its stores. From this week forward, customers can now access a real-time booking system online through either the Goldsmiths, Mappin and Webb or Watches of Switzerland websites, and arrange an appointment…
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13 JulyRetailers
Watches of Switzerland opens Third Tag Heuer boutique
Watches of Switzerland has announced the opening of its third Tag Heuer boutique in the Harlequin Centre, Watford. The 37 square metre space was opened in partnership with Tag Heuer, and its interior features grey and red themes and furnishings, reflective of the brand’s motoring heritage. The boutique now features…
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7 JulyRetailers
Mappin and Webb opens refurbished boutique
Mappin and Webb announced it has opened the doors to a newly refurbished Cambridge boutique. The original boutique has been extended and will house a dedicated 36sqm Rolex area, making the total boutique 111sqm in size. The multi-brand section of the boutique will also offer a selection of timepieces and…
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2 JulyDesigners
Watches of Switzerland and Tag Heuer open Kingston boutique
Watches of Switzerland and Tag Heuer have announced the launch of their second collaborative boutique, which has opened its doors in the centre of Kingston. The new site will feature over 150 timepieces, including Tag Heuer’s newest launches, such as the TAG Heuer Connected watch, as well as its heritage…
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Jun- 2020 -30 JuneDesigners
Hublot and Watches of Switzerland unveil exclusive timepiece
Hublot and Watches of Switzerland have together unveiled an exclusive special edition timepiece. The Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph ‘Watches of Switzerland Group’ edition was launched at an “immersive” digital event hosted by Brian Duffy, CEO and Craig Bolton, executive director of the Watches of Switzerland Group. Alongside them, Omar Choudhary,…
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29 JuneCoronavirus
Watches of Switzerland donates £100k to food banks
Watches of Switzerland and Mappin and Webb’s parent group, the Watches of Switzerland group, has donated £100,000 in emergency funds to UK food banks during the Covid-19 crisis. The group said it recognised an “urgent need” for food bank funding after these facilities faced soaring demands in light of the…
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