Retailers

H&T pawnbrokers’ 2013 full year profits dip 60%

The UK’s largest pawnbroking group, H&T, has revealed that pre-tax profits slumped a hefty 60 per cent to £6.7m, for…

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Argento goes for growth with £1m investment in seven new stores

Belfast-based jewellery chain Argento has announced a £1m investment plan that will include seven new shop openings in Northern Ireland,…

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Signet tightens grip on US market with $690m Zale purchase

The US owner of British jewellery chains H Samuel and Ernest Jones has inched closer to market domination with the…

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F Hinds ‘ahead of schedule’ with Bracknell store opening

Jewellers F Hinds has announced the ahead-of-schedule opening of its new store in Princess Square, Bracknell. The bright, modern and…

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Houlden Group hires ex-QVC head jewellery buyer

Stuart Laing, CEO of The Houlden Group, has announced the appointment of Vanessa Priest as marketing consultant. Having recently initiated…

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BJA meeting on Hatton Garden future draws audience of 200

A meeting hosted by the British Jewellers’ Association to propose a Business Improvement District (BID) in Hatton Garden drew an…

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Better-than-expected holiday bolsters Pandora revenue

Pandora has announced that sales have exceeded its original forecast, with full year revenues of 9bn Danish kroner (£1bn) for…

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Oxford Street store robbed of £500,000 of watches

Armed robbers have stolen more than half a million pounds’ worth of watches from a jewellers in Oxford Street, London.…

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Tiffany & Co. reports 4% increase in worldwide sales

Tiffany & Co. has reported a 4 per cent rise in global sales in the November to December period, which…

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Don’t let the threat of shoplifters spoil Valentine’s Day businessDon’t let the threat of shoplifters spoil Valentine’s Day business

Neil Matthews, vice president at Checkpoint Systems. The most romantic day of the year is almost upon us. Jewellers up…

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