All Accessories & jewellery articles – Page 25
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NewsLinks of London on course to round off year in strong position
Jewellery retailer Links of London claims it is set to reach sales of £80m by the end of the calendar year, with year-on-year growth of over 30%.
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NewsClaire’s revamps its image in bid to appeal to older teenagers
Accessories specialist Claire’s is overhauling its image to appeal to older teenage customers as it plots aggressive expansion across Europe.
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NewsMonsoon to have second stab at US with Accessorize openings
Monsoon will open five Accessorize stores in the US next year, marking the fashion retailer’s second attempt to crack the North American market.
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NewsAstley Clarke mulls international growth
Luxury jewellery etailer Astley Clarke is considering seeking further investment next year to bolster growth after like-for-like sales for its third year jumped 40%.
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NewsSignet UK arm to be hit by the weakness of sterling
Total sales for the UK arm of jewellery giant Signet fell 4.75% on a reported basis to $154.4m (£93.1m) for the 13 weeks to September 31.
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NewsSignet upbeat as Ernest Jones sales improve
Jewellery retailer Signet reported that an improvement at its Ernest Jones chain has helped it achieve almost flat UK like-for-like sales in its third quarter to October 31.
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NewsAurum to revitalise its Mappin & Webb fascia
Jewellery group Aurum has outlined plans to invest in its staff and rebrand its Mappin & Webb fascia after completing financial restructuring.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner Aurum agrees refinancing
Aurum, the jewellery group formerly backed by Baugur, has agreed a debt for equity swap with lenders and said recent performance has been ahead of expectations.
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NewsH Samuel creates pack to cash in on in-store proposals
Jewellery chain H Samuel is introducing in-store ‘proposal packs’ for men to cash in on the increasing trend for customers to propose to their partners in its stores.
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NewsSales improve at Signet
The UK’s biggest jewellery chain Signet has reported an improvement in sales in its third quarter.
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Pawnbroker Albermarle & Bond thrives in the recession
Pawnbroker Albermarle & Bond said it plans to open new stores and add new services after it reported a 42% rise in full-year profit, lifted by a new gold purchasing service and strong sales.
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Fabergé unveils boutique site to back collection
Fabergé has launched an innovative website to support the launch of its first High Jewellery collection since 1917.
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NewsDanish jeweller plans to open 75 franchise stores
Danish jewellery brand Pandora is gunning to open 75 franchised standalone shops in the UK by the end of the year.
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NewsTheo Fennell confident of turnaround
The new management of luxury jeweller retailer Theo Fennell are confident they can take the retailer “back to basics” after suffering a loss of £3.3m.
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NewsJewellery chain F Hinds suffers from Christmas trading hangover
Family-run jewellery chain F Hinds reported turnover in its last financial year was down 4% to £50.8m as it suffered from poor Christmas trading.
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NewsSignet profits hit by tough trading
Pre-tax profit at US jewellery giant Signet fell 6.1 % in its second quarter to $38.5m (£23.3m) as trading remained difficult in its UK and US markets.
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NewsTheo Fennell sinks into the red
Luxury jeweller Theo Fennell has plunged to an annual £3.3 million loss after the global financial crisis hit demand among its big-spending customers.
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NewsH Samuel launches second-hand buying service for unwanted gold
Signet-owned jeweller giant H Samuel is trying to cash in on the thriving second-hand jewellery market by offering cash for unwanted items.
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NewsAurum drafts in top troubleshooter
Jewellery group Aurum, owner of Mappin & Webb, Goldsmiths and Watches of Switzerland, has parachuted in retail restructuring and turnaround specialist Ian Gray to renegotiate rents with its landlords.
