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Laings to open fifth UK showroom in Glasgow

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West Midlands

The West Midlands is a dynamic region for the UK jewellery trade, home to a blend of independent jewellers, manufacturing hubs, and suppliers. With strong local craftsmanship traditions and a growing base of retail innovation, it serves as a key commercial and creative centre outside London. Jewellery Focus covers the West Midlands jewellery scene—including store openings, regional trade events, case studies of standout businesses, and market trends unique to the area.

West Midlands

The West Midlands is a dynamic region for the UK jewellery trade, home to a blend of independent jewellers, manufacturing hubs, and suppliers. With strong local craftsmanship traditions and a growing base of retail innovation, it serves as a key commercial and creative centre outside London. Jewellery Focus covers the West Midlands jewellery scene—including store openings, regional trade events, case studies of standout businesses, and market trends unique to the area.

Crime gang jailed over £3m jewellery raids

Members of a Romanian crime gang have been jailed for a series of burglaries on jewellers,…

VIDEO: Three jailed after armed raid on Leicester jewellers

Three men from Birmingham have been jailed for a total of 21 years after an armed raid on a…

Retailers report deepest decline in footfall since February 2014

Retail footfall in June was down 2.8% on the same month last year – the sharpest…

Britain’s shop vacancy rate falls to its lowest level since June 2010

The number of vacant shops in Britain stayed the same in October when compared with…

Shop vacancy levels fall to five-year low

The number of vacant shops in Britain has fallen to its lowest since April 2010, according…

February footfall figures dip marginally

Footfall in February was 0.5% lower than a year ago, however it marked an improvement on the…

Thieves slip on jewellery store floor during raid

CCTV has captured a gang of thieves falling over on a polished floor after ram-raiding a…

High Street footfall suffers against out-of-town shopping

Footfall on Britain’s high streets has declined yet further thanks to the rising popularity…

LDC: Empty shops show North-South divide

The North-South divide is clearer than ever with the South having one in ten shops lying…

Changing shopping habits continue to drive down footfall, says BRC

Footfall in November was down 2.4% on the same time last year, down on the 0.8% fall in…
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