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- 2016 -8 NovemberEconomy
BRC: Jewellery and watch sales continue to grow in October
Favourable exchange rates have produced another strong month for jewellery and watch sales, according to new figures. The latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG Retail Sales Monitor found jewellery and watches to be the best performing sector – out of 12 – as both like-for-like and total sales increased…
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Oct- 2016 -18 OctoberCurrent Affairs
New luxury boutique opens after extensive refurbishment
Mappin & Webb has opened a luxury boutique in Tunbridge Wells following extensive refurbishment. The new 750 sq. ft. boutique features a dedicated Rolex sales area as well as a comprehensive collection of Mappin & Webb fine watches and jewellery. The new boutique is located in a historic grade 1…
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11 OctoberDesigners
Jewellery and watch profits up 4% for LVMH
The jewellery and watches division of luxury goods group (LVMH) has reported a 4% increase in revenues for the first nine months of the year. The division was boosted by a strong performance from Bvlgari, which continued to gain market share. The brand showed โmajor creativeโ momentum by enhancing its…
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Sep- 2016 -27 SeptemberDesigners
Links of London owner posts strong results for H1 2016
The FF Group – owner of watch and accessory brands Links of London and Folli Follie – has posted strong first-half results despite an โadverse global environmentโ. Consolidated revenues for the group reached โฌ653m (ยฃ567m), compared with โฌ594m (ยฃ516m) in the same period of 2015 – an increase of 9.8%.…
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7 SeptemberRetailers
Watchfinder looking to expand following surge in sales
Pre-owned watch retailer, Watchfinder, is looking to expand after it announced that on average over 12 months it has both sold and purchased one watch every 30 minutes. In the last year Watchfinder has sold an average of 560 Rolex, 175 Omega and 126 Tag Heuer watches each month, with…
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7 SeptemberRetailers
Aurum Holdings opens the Watch Lab in Newcastle
The Watch Lab, part of Aurum Holdings following its recent acquisition, has opened its doors on Northumberland Street in Newcastle. Based within the Monument Wall development, the store represents the seventh Aurum-operated venture in the region joining stores such as the Northern Goldsmiths and Reid & Sons in Newcastle city…
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Aug- 2016 -9 AugustEconomy
Jewellery and watches โbest performingโ retail segment in July
Jewellery and watch sales were found to be the best performing sector in July, as overall retail sales picked up. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG Retail Sales Monitor found UK retail sales increase by 1.1% on a like-for-like basis from July 2015 and 1.9% on a total basis.…
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Jul- 2016 -28 JulyEvents
Gecko to showcase 9 new collections at IJL 2016
Jewellery supplier Gecko has announced it will be showcasing nine new collections at this yearโs International Jewellery London (IJL). Geckoโs new season ranges, which cater for men, women and children, will be exhibited from best-selling brands Orla Kiely, Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for diamond and collections from Elements & Beginnings.…
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21 JulyRetailers
Mappin & Webb launches in independent Newcastle jewellers
Reid & Sons, an historic independent jewellers in Newcastle, has announced the launch of Mappin & Webb in-store. Established in 1778 by Christian Ker Reid, Reid & Sons has previously worked with the royal family, Admiralty and the Indian government, while Mappin & Webb has been a Royal Warrant holder…
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12 JulyEconomy
BRC: Jewellery and watch sales grow in June
Jewellery and watch sales continued to grow in June, according to the latest Retail Sales Monitor from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG. The monthly research found jewellery and watches to be the third best performing sector, out of 12, as both like-for-like and total sales increased in the…
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