Watches
Watches hold a unique position in the jewellery trade, blending craftsmanship, design, and technology to create enduring appeal for consumers and lucrative opportunities for retailers. From luxury Swiss timepieces to emerging British watch brands, the sector continues to evolve with shifting trends, innovation in materials, and changing customer expectations. Jewellery Focus covers the watch industry from a trade perspective, offering news on brands and launches, market analysis, retail insights, and updates on supply chain and distribution. Our coverage equips jewellers, distributors, and suppliers with the intelligence needed to navigate this dynamic segment.
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Nov- 2022 -28 NovemberFeatures
Vicenzaoro January set to return next year
The 2023 world calendar of B2B events for the jewellery and gold sector opens in Vicenza, Italy: Vicenzaoro January (VOJ), the industry’s most eagerly awaited international exhibition organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, will be back from 20th to 24th January. A not-to-be-missed appointment for the jewellery community, Vicenzaoro…
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23 NovemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks reopens Norwich store after refurb
Family owned jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks has reopened its Norwich branch following a £1.25m refurbishment for christmas. The refurbishment to extend the store and boutique has created a more “immersive” shopping experience and showcases the retailer’s jewellery expertise to customers. The store has also introduced an exclusive ‘bridal room’, where shoppers…
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14 NovemberAppointments
Laings appoints general manager for new Glasgow flagship
Laings has announced the appointment of Graham Bruce as the general manager of its new flagship showroom in Glasgow. As part of his new role Bruce will be tasked with preparing Laings’ team for the grand opening of its new Rowan House showroom on Glasgow’s prestigious ‘style mile’ in 2023.…
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11 NovemberRetailers
Watts Jewellers in Derby to close its doors
Derby-based jewellery shop, Watts Jewellers, is set to close its doors for good after almost 165 years of trading in the area. The shop, which first began trading in 1858, will reportedly hold a final sale on Saturday (12 November) ahead of the store’s closure, according to the current owner…
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1 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths opens first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique
Goldsmiths has opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, featuring the group’s first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique. The Gucci shop-in-shop boutique has its own dedicated entrance to the space in addition to the opening linked with the main Goldsmiths showroom. The boutique will have both…
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Oct- 2022 -28 OctoberRetailers
Beaverbrooks unveils £1.8m refurb at Merry Hill
Beaverbrooks has invested £1.8m into its Merry Hill store in the West Midlands, including an “extensive” refit and the introduction of a new luxury boutique. The existing Beaverbrooks store has undergone a refurbishment to create a more immersive shopping experience and showcase the retailer’s jewellery and watch expertise to customers.…
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20 OctoberRetailers
Sekonda launches new women’s jewellery collection
Sekonda has launched a new collection of women’s jewellery, featuring a wider selection of accessories. The jewellery range includes necklaces, bracelets, bangles, chunky hoop earrings and studs. Customers can choose from styles in gold, silver or rose gold, made from either rhodium, sterling silver or gold plating, with prices starting…
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18 OctoberQ&A Sessions
Raj Jain on the fascinating intricacies of vintage timepieces
Could you tell us a little bit about your career and what led up to you opening WatchCentre? I began buying watches in Bombay, on a holiday trip to India. I’ve always been based in London, but I would go to India every year, and in 1985, I visited the…
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14 OctoberRetailers
Laings partners with Whisky retailer amid showrooms expansion plans
Independent jewellers Laings has formed a partnership with The Dalmore to serve its 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Scotch whisky at its showrooms across the UK. It comes as the latest step in Laings expansion plan announced last year, which aims to transform its showrooms and workshops across the…
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12 OctoberDesigners
LVMH revenues hit €7.57bn in H1
LVMH has announced revenue growth of 23% for its Watches and Jewellery business group in the first nine months of 2022 (H1), up from €6bn (£5.39bn) to €7.57bn (£6.6bn) year-on-year. Tiffany and Co. sales were driven by “strong” momentum in the United States, and its ‘Vision and Virtuosity’ exhibition at…
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