All Accessories & jewellery articles – Page 2
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NewsFrasers pulls plug on Mulberry takeover bid over governance concerns
Frasers has announced that it does not intend to make a revised offer for taking over Mulberry, citing increasing governance issues and the “apparent lack of a commercial plan against a backdrop of increasing market headwinds”.
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InterviewQ&A: Astrid & Miyu founder Connie Nam on how experiential retail has fuelled the jewellery brand’s success
As Astrid & Miyu ramps up its expansion plans and the key gifting season looms, founder and chief executive Connie Nam sits down with Retail Week to discuss the jewellery retailer’s journey and why the in-store experience has been vital to its success
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NewsAstrid & Miyu is set to open its first store in mainland Europe
Exclusive: Jewellery retailer Astrid & Miyu is opening its doors in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, marking its debut store in mainland Europe as it eyes further expansion.
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NewsWeird Fish has reported rising profits despite a dip in sales
British fashion retailer Weird Fish has reported rising profits for the full year despite a dip in sales as it unveils further UK expansion plans.
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NewsBeaverbrooks reports falling profits as store investment costs add up
Jeweller Beaverbrooks has recorded a loss in profits due to increased operating costs and levels of long-term investment.
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NewsOliver Bonas profits have dipped as shoppers tighten belts
Fashion, jewellery and homewares retailer Oliver Bonas has reported rising sales but declining profits for the 2023 financial year as it battles soaring inflation and “subdued discretionary consumer spending”.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland is on track for the full year thanks to UK market ‘stabilisation’
Watches of Switzerland has reported trading in line with expectations for the start of the financial year as the demand for luxury watches and jewellery in both the UK and US steadied.
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NewsKurt Geiger has posted ‘record’ sales and a rise in profit
Kurt Geiger has posted “record” profits and handbag sales despite weaker demand in the wider luxury market.
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GalleryAstrid & Miyu has opened the doors to its first global flagship store
Jewellery retailer Astrid & Miyu has opened the doors to its first global flagship store, House of A&M.
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NewsMatalan has bolstered its brand portfolio with new third-party additions
Fashion retailer Matalan has bolstered its third-party brand offering with 29 new additions across womenswear, menswear, homeware and accessories.
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NewsJewellery specialist 7879’s sales soar as it introduces 'transformational' technology
Specialist jewellery retailer 7879 has reported a surge in revenues for the full year as well as the launch of new technology set to “transform the platinum jewellery market”.
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NewsThe managing director of premium jeweller Thomas Sabo has returned after five years away
The former managing director at jewellery retailer Thomas Sabo has returned to the helm after leaving the business more than five years ago.
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AnalysisUnwrapping festive sales growth: 2024’s Christmas bestsellers revealed
Which categories and products will dominate spend for Christmas 2024 and how are retailers preparing to win in the golden quarter?
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NewsWatches of Switzerland says UK market ‘stabilising’
Luxury specialist Watches of Switzerland is “cautiously optimistic” about trading in the year ahead.
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AnalysisHow winners are standing out from losers in troubled luxury market
As luxury fashion retailers experience a slowdown in demand, Retail Week looks at some of the struggles facing the market and asks whether brands are right to remain optimistic
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NewsWatches of Switzerland sales hit by ‘minimal return’ of tourist shopping
Watches of Switzerland has reported flat sales for the full year of 2024 driven by a challenging trading environment and the “minimal return of tourist spending” in the UK.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland builds US business with $130m jewellery deal
Watches of Switzerland has bought US jeweller Roberto Coin for $130m (£104m) as it targets growth in the luxury branded jewellery category.
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NewsPandora ups guidance as margin hits record high
Pandora has upped its revenue guidance as its gross margin hits record levels and a plan to “restage” the brand begins bearing fruit.
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NewsLVMH revenue slips in ‘uncertain’ global market
Luxury retail group LVMH has posted a slight decline in overall reported revenue growth as it continues to trade in an “uncertain” geopolitical and economic environment.
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NewsBritish heritage luggage brand is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK
The third fastest-growing retailer in the UK last year was a 100-year-old British luggage brand, according to new transaction data collected for Retail Week.