Wakefield
Wakefield’s jewellery sector reflects the strength and diversity of West Yorkshire’s wider trade landscape, with a mix of long-standing family jewellers, contemporary designers, and trusted repair specialists serving both local and regional markets. The city’s blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern retail approaches makes it a key contributor to Yorkshire’s jewellery economy.
In this section, Jewellery Focus reports on Wakefield’s jewellery trade developments — from store openings, brand partnerships, and business milestones to market insights and community events. Our editorial explores how local jewellers are adapting to shifting consumer trends, enhancing customer experience, and embracing new technologies to stay competitive in a changing retail environment.
For jewellery retailers, designers, and suppliers, this archive offers essential updates on Wakefield’s evolving role within the UK jewellery industry, highlighting the businesses and professionals shaping its growth.
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Apr- 2025 -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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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberRetailers
Houlden CEO to step down next year
Houlden has announced that its CEO, Helen Haddow, will step down next year once she has helped source a suitable replacement. Following this Haddow will then remain on the board as a non-executive director. The company confirmed the succession plans at its autumn meeting on 19 September. The board will…
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Mar- 2023 -17 MarchRetailers
F.Hinds in Wakefield celebrates 10 year anniversary
The F.Hinds jewellery store at The Ridings Centre in Wakefield officially marked its 10th anniversary last week. F.Hinds, which has been a family business since it was established in 1856, first opened its doors in Wakefield on 7 March 2013. The F.Hinds store, which employs 5 people, is part of…
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Jul- 2018 -17 JulyDesigners
Daniel Wellington launches first regional store outside London
Independent financial consulting company St David’s Partnership has launched Daniel Wellington’s first standalone UK store outside of London. The new 430 sq ft store in located at St David’s, Cardiff and it offers an assortment of the brand’s classic accessories including classic cuffs and interchangeable watch straps in NATO, mesh…
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Mar- 2018 -27 MarchRetailers
Wakefields leaves CMJ to join Houlden group
Following 28 years as a member of The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), Wakefields Jewellers has announced it is leave the CMJ and join the Houlden buying group. Dominic and Melanie Wakefield, managing directors of the jewellers said they felt the “networking and support” that Wakefields has had throughout its…
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Sep- 2014 -16 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
F Hinds joins 100 firms demanding rates overhaul
Britain’s largest independent family jeweller, F Hinds has joined more than 100 of Britain’s biggest companies calling for business rates to be overhauled. The signatories of the open letter, published in The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday, call the conversional tax a “critical problem”, saying that business rates “are no longer…
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Aug- 2013 -21 AugustTrade Organisations
CMJ chief executive to join leadership of CIBJO
The chief executive of the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), Willie Hamilton, is to take on a role in CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, as executive vice president of Sector B covering jewellery distribution. CIBJO president Dr Gaetano Cavalieri said: “The CIBJO board of directors has discussed what is widely…
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Dec- 2012 -7 DecemberRetailers
Wakefields unveils Rolex boutique
Wakefields in Horsham has recently unveiled its in-store Rolex boutique at a glitzy launch event.
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Oct- 2012 -10 OctoberTrade Organisations
CMJ conference generosity benefits children’s cancer charity
Stratford-upon-Avon-based charity ‘Cyclists Fighting Cancer’ was the beneficiary of an overwhelming display of generosity at the Company of Master Jewellers’ (CMJ) recent UK Jewellery Conference.
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Jun- 2011 -17 JuneUncategorized
CMJ group sees 70 per cent sales growth
The Company of Master Jewellers reported another record-breaking year of sales at the group’s AGM and business conference this week. Sales through the buying group were up 70 per cent on the previous year, rising from £45.27 million to £76.88 million.
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