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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Aug- 2021 -13 AugustRetailers
Michael Spiers to launch new Plymouth showroom
Michael Spiers, the luxury jewellery and watches retailer, has announced that it is set to launch a new Plymouth showroom. Moving from the group’s current 52-54 Cornwall Street location, which it has operated from for over 50 years, the new site will sit at 2 Cornwall Street. With the shop…
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9 AugustNews
Over 700 brands set for Vincenzaoro
Over 700 brands are expected to be exhibiting at the Vicenzaoro trade show from the 10th to 14th September. Fope, Roberto Coin, Crivelli, Bros Manifatture, Unoaerre, Graziella Group, Chrysos, Karizia, World Diamond Group are among the big names already booked in: the expectation is one of business and networking with…
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Jul- 2021 -1 JulyNews
Industry gears up for Vicenzaoro’s September trade show
The gold-jewellery market is confidently looking at the coming edition of VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show, the international jewellery show organized by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group. Live at last, from 10 to 14 September 2021, in Italy, at Vicenza, together with T.Gold, the show for machinery…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneRetailers
Berry’s FY20 turnover hits £34.6m
Berry’s Jewellers, the trading name of Berens and Company, saw turnover increase 3.3% year-on-year to £34.6m for FY20. The group’s operating profit also grew in the year ended 30 June 2020, rising from £4.1m in FY19 to £4.2m the following year. Net cash at the jewellery and Swiss watches provider…
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29 JuneRetailers
Beaverbrooks relocates to Centre:mk
Beaverbrooks has revealed that it will be relocating its store in Milton Keynes to a larger one inside centre:mk, a retail destination, at the end of summer. The store will offer a selection of diamonds, jewellery and watches, and luxury and designer brands including Omega, Breitling and Tag Heuer. Kevin…
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25 JuneProduct Launches
Beaverbrooks launches new jewellery brand concept
Beaverbrooks has announced that it will be launching a new luxury watch and jewellery brand concept, Loupe. To celebrate the new brand, the group will launch two boutiques in Milton Keynes and in Croydon, coming soon. Partner brands including Mikimoto, the originator of cultured pearls, Gucci Fine Jewellery, Hearts on…
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24 JuneEvents
Baselworld to return in 2022
Organiser, MCH Group, has announced the return of luxury watch and jewellery trade event Baselworld, which will run from 31 March to 4 April 2022. The event, which was held for the last time in 2019 due to last year’s pandemic, will act as a B2B platform for the mid-range…
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22 JuneSponsored
Suros capital launches watch dealer inventory loan product
Luxury Asset Lender, Suros Capital, has created a new finance product specifically for the watch industry to help both dealers and collectors finance a range of opportunities. The new Dealer Inventory Loan, which allows watch businesses to use existing inventory to raise working capital. It is believed to be first…
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4 JuneEvents
IEG’s Vicenzaoro September to make physical return
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) Vicenzaoro is set to make a physical return later this year with the Vicenzaoro September (VOS) gold-jewellery event. Taking place in the Vicenza Expo Centre from 10 to 14 September, The Jewellery Boutique Show will represent Europe’s first physical event in the sector this year. VOS…
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Apr- 2021 -29 AprilRetailers
Beaverbrooks celebrates royal anniversary with jewellery giveaway
To celebrate the Duke and Duchess’ 10-year wedding anniversary, Beaverbrooks has revealed that it will give away thousands of pounds worth of jewellery today (29 April 2021) to anyone named Kate and William. The jeweller, which has 72 stores across the UK, is calling for anyone with a first name…
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