Wolverhampton
Coverage highlights jewellery trade and retail activity in a key West Midlands city known for manufacturing heritage, independent enterprise, and regional craftsmanship. Stories include store openings, brand developments, and trade initiatives linking local businesses with national and international markets. Content explores how creativity, investment, and industrial legacy contribute to growth, innovation, and the continued strength of the UK jewellery industry.
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Nov- 2025 -7 NovemberRetailers
T H Baker opens new store at Merry Hill
Jewellery and watch retailer T H Baker has opened a new store at Merry Hill Shopping Centre, relocating to a larger unit on the Upper Mall opposite Eat Central. The store was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff and guests to mark the official opening. The new site…
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Jul- 2025 -31 JulyRetailers
Rudell The Jewellers launches new website
Rudell the Jewellers has launched an enhanced website to coincide with the recent opening of its Birmingham showroom on New Street. The jeweller, which also operates showrooms in Wolverhampton and Harborne, said the revamped website is designed to match the in-store experience with a focus on service, product detail and…
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Mar- 2022 -1 MarchNews
NAJ mourns former chairman Alan Henn
Alan Henn, the former chairman of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) in 1967, passed away today. Henn was the fifth generation to join the family business of T A Henn and Son Limited in Wolverhampton. During his career, he represented retail jewellers and their position within the UK trade…
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Apr- 2020 -17 AprilNews
Former NAJ CEO Michael Hoare passes away
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that the former chief executive of the association, Michael Hoare, has died. President of the NAJ, David Doyle, delivered the news โwith a heavy heartโ and said that Hoare was known to many from serving in the NAJ (formerly the National Association…
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Apr- 2019 -26 AprilRetailers
Debenhams to close 22 stores with 1,200 jobs at risk
Department store chain, Debenhams has announced it is to close 22 stores putting 1,200 jobs at risk. The closures come as part of a revival plan for the department store laid out by lenders including Barclays and Bank of Ireland. Terry Duddy, Debenhams executive chairman, said: โDebenhams has a clear…
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Nov- 2017 -24 NovemberDesigners
Forevermark expands to Birmingham and Wolverhampton
Forevermark has announced that it has partnered with Rudell the Jewellers and as of this month (November)ย will be available in its two stores in Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Rudell will also be stocking Forevermarkโs Black Label range which launched last year. Ben Umbers from Forevermark UK and Ireland, said: โI am…
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Aug- 2017 -17 AugustEvents
Rudells wins Retailer of the Year award
Midlands-based Rudells the Jewellers has won โRetailer of the Yearโ and โExcellence in Staff Developmentโ at this yearโs Wolverhampton Wire Awards 2017. The ceremony took place at the cityโs Molineux Stadium with restaurants, hotels, and retailers among the nominees. Judges said: โThe moment you step inside Rudells, you are transported…
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Mar- 2015 -27 MarchAnalysis
Watch out for the Swiss franc
Swiss watchmakers have reacted to the strength of the franc by raising their prices in the Eurozone, but this is not necessarily bad news for UK retailers, finds TOM DAVIS Swiss watch exports have been soaring in recent years and in 2014 they reached a record high, bringing in a…
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Jul- 2014 -1 JulyEvents
CMJ hails successful eleven days’ networking across UK
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) executive team has concluded a series of eleven regional meetings in May and June to discuss CMJ activities with its retail members. The executive team held the meetings across the UK and Ireland, inย Glasgow, Dublin, Manchester, Rugby, Wolverhampton, Newmarket, Hatfield, London, Sevenoaks, Chichester, and…
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Nov- 2013 -26 NovemberRetailers
T A Henn launch new showroom
Wolverhampton based jeweller, T A Henn unveiled its new showroom and website at an invite only event recently. The jewellery and watch event welcomed more than 165 people including loyal customers and members of the public, who were treated to cava and canapรฉs as well as a 20 per cent…
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