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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Dec- 2023 -6 DecemberRetailers
Laings to open new Tag Heuer showroom
Laings has announced plans to open a second Tag Heuer showroom situated in the prime luxury retail location of Multrees Walk in Edinburgh. The new store, opening in Spring 2024, follows the successful launch of Scotland’s first mono-brand TAG boutique, which opened on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street in September. The new…
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1 DecemberRetailers
Thomas Sabo appoints new CEO
International jewellery and watch brand Thomas Sabo has appointed Bernd Stadlweiser as its new CEO from January 2024. Stadlwieser, who already played a key role in shaping the company as CEO from 2003 to 2012, will once again take over the operative management of Thomas Sabo. He will be supported…
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Nov- 2023 -29 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths reopens Birmingham showroom
Goldsmiths has announced the relaunch of its showroom in the Bullring and Grand Central in Birmingham. The showroom now spans two floors with a dual sided-corner showroom and elegant glass wrap around frontage. The showroom has dedicated branded towers all on the ground floor for FOPE, Messika, Roberto Coin, Mappin…
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28 NovemberNews
Beaverbrooks opens new store and watch boutique
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has made its biggest investment of the year with a relocated Newcastle store and the introduction of a luxury watch boutique. Following investment of £1.4m, the retailer unveiled its refitted, upscaled new store location on Hotspur Way in Eldon Square Shopping Centre…
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1 NovemberRetailers
Dior adds new pieces to its La Rose collection
Artistic director Victoire de Castellane has added new pieces to Dior’s La Rose collection, inspired by Christian Dior’s “passion for nature”. The new range features The Bois de Rose models and the lacquer-finished Diorette creations. The Bois de Rose models reveal “organic” and “pure” forms of stems and thorns. Additionally,…
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Oct- 2023 -11 OctoberRetailers
LVMH sees jewellery and watch revenues rise to €7.95bn
Luxury goods group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has posted reported revenues of €7.95bn (£6.87bn) for its jewellery and watches category, up 3% YoY, over the 9 months to 30 September. According to LVMH, the increase in sales was driven by the successful reopening of “The Landmark ”, in New…
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3 OctoberRetailers
Goldsmiths opens double-storey Liverpool showroom
Luxury jeweller Goldsmiths has announced the opening of a new double-storey showroom in Liverpool. Situated at Liverpool One, on Paradise Street, the showroom has undertaken an extensive expansion and refurbishment. The new store features a dedicated entrance for the new Rolex area which has been designed with premium materials such…
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Sep- 2023 -29 SeptemberE-Commerce
Ebay UK launches Authentication Guarantee for fine jewellery
Ebay UK has announced the expansion of its Authenticity Guarantee programme to fine jewellery, as customer demand for luxury items continues to gain momentum with double-digit growth. New and pre-loved fine jewellery sold for £500 and over will soon be eligible to be independently verified in collaboration with GIA, the…
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18 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks reports ‘record’ turnover of £225m
National family-owned jewellery, diamond and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has announced “record” turnover of £225m in its latest accounts (March 2022 to February 2023), an increase of 11.4% on the previous year. Its operating profit also amounted to £25.7m. Beaverbrooks said that despite the effects of the cost-of-living crisis and uncertain…
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7 SeptemberRetailers
Anna Blackburn celebrates 25 years at Beaverbrooks
Managing director Anna Blackburn is celebrating her 25th anniversary at Beaverbrooks. Blackburn joined Beaverbrooks as a graduate trainee sales assistant at Manchester’s The Trafford Centre store in 1998. It has also been 10 years since she joined the group’s board of directors as the first female CEO in 2013, and…
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