Wholesale
Wholesale is the backbone of the UK jewellery supply chain, connecting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers with the products and materials they need to meet market demand. Jewellery Focus covers the wholesale sector in depth, reporting on supplier innovations, market trends, pricing developments, and logistical challenges affecting the trade. We provide insights for retailers as well as for wholesalers looking to adapt to shifting consumer behaviours, sustainability demands, and regulatory changes.
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Feb- 2014 -20 FebruaryEvents
CARAT* hails record number of customers at Spring Fair
Wholesale jewellery brand CARAT* says it expects its growth this year to surpass that of 2013, thanks to a strong order book and a successful exhibition and Jewellery & Watch Birmingham. The firm said it had welcomed “record numbers new and existing customers” onto its stand during the five-day event,…
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Nov- 2013 -25 NovemberRetailers
Laing the Jewellers undergoes rebrand
Laing the Jewellers, owners of Laing Edinburgh, Parkhouse Hampshire and Parkhouse Cardiff, has undergone a wholesale rebrand. The new design includes modern lifestyle imagery, “a blend of fresh yet classic colours and a re-styled logo designed specifically to reflect its luxury position, heritage and personality”. Co-ordinated by creative agency Wolffe,…
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Jul- 2013 -11 JulyManufacturers
Charities to benefit from new jewellery merchandise designed by students
East London second year jewellery and silversmithing undergraduates were last week put through their paces as part of a groundbreaking project to generate new commercial income for the UK’s charities. Their design efforts were presented at a final judging session spearheaded by Shaun Leane, founder of jewellery masters the House…
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Dec- 2012 -19 DecemberEconomy
December brings festive season lull on high streets
The festive season has unfortunately brought with it a lull in high street shopping, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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Nov- 2012 -22 NovemberRetailers
Birmingham’s Bullion Room adds diamond wholesaler
The Bullion Room in Birmingham has added a new arm to its business activities by opening a specialist wholesale diamond and gemstone jewellery trade centre.
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Aug- 2012 -24 AugustEconomy
CBI reports flat high street sales and expects business situation to deteriorate
UK high street sales were flat in August compared with last year. Despite this being in line with expectations, sentiment about the business situation deteriorated sharply.
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15 AugustRetailers
Fatlip wholesale rebrands as Miss Milly
Miss Milly is the new name for the wholesale side of costume jewellery brand Fatlip.
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Jul- 2012 -23 JulyTrade Organisations
Folli Follie Group joins CMJ
The Folli Follie Group, which includes Links of London, has become an approved supplier to the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ).
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Apr- 2012 -18 AprilRetailers
Laings of Glasgow appoints online manager to increase web presence
Scottish jewellery store Laings of Glasgow has appointed Lauren Anderson to the newly created role of online manager. Laings, which was founded in 1840 and operates three stores in the city's Argyll Arcade, has expanded over the past year and is looking to increase its online presence and use of…
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