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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Jan- 2013 -25 JanuaryEconomy
Luxury watches made biggest market impact in 2012
Watches priced over £1,000 now represent almost half of the total market value, after 2012 saw the year-on-year sales value of high-end timepieces rise 4.5 per cent.
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21 JanuaryRetailers
Armed robbers steal £1m of jewellery from ROX jewellers
Thieves have escaped with jewellery valued at £1 million from ROX jewellers in Edinburgh.
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8 JanuaryEconomy
Signet’s holiday sales figures reveal UK woes
The owner of H Samuel, Ernest Jones and Leslie Davis jewellers reported losses of 2.6 per cent across its UK businesses in like-for-like sales over the festive period.
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Dec- 2012 -13 DecemberDesigners
Jewellery designer collects everywoman Artemis Award after business success
A 25-year-old jewellery designer has scooped the NatWest everywoman Artemis Award having taken her business teaching jewellery design from potential bankruptcy to a renowned success.
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7 DecemberRetailers
Apollo Global acquires Goldsmiths’ owner AURUM
Affiliates of Apollo Global Management have announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to acquire AURUM Holdings Limited – the largest prestige and luxury jewellery retailer in the United Kingdom.
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Nov- 2012 -28 NovemberDesigners
Retailers “likey” Take Me Out effect on watches
Watch brand Ice-Watch’s sponsorship of television dating show Take Me Out has seen the its distributor, Peers Hardy (UK) Ltd, announce year-on-year increases for retailers since the sponsorship began.
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27 NovemberEvents
Georg Jensen benefits charities with in-store event
Danish brand Georg Jensen recently hosted a dedicated in-store event to coincide with the ‘Vendanges’ Bond St Christmas initiative.
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21 NovemberRetailers
CW Sellors Christmas Wishes event says ‘thank you’ to supporters
Derbyshire fine jeweller CW Sellors kicked off the festive countdown recently with a very British selection of exclusive treats and shopping ideas at the Christmas Wishes Fine Jewellery and Watch Showcase.
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7 NovemberRetailers
Robbers attack Fraser Hart Jewellers in Brent Cross
Robbers have ram-raided a north London jewellers, riding into a shopping centre on three motorbikes just after stores opened, before a daring getaway.
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Oct- 2012 -31 OctoberEvents
Jewellers’ James Bond premiere raises £4,000 for charity
Johnsons Jewellers raised £4,000 for a local hospice after holding a charity auction at its exclusive premiere of the latest James Bond film, Skyfall.
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