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Pandora to drive US expansion with new distribution centre in Maryland

Jewellery brand Pandora, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is opening a new distribution centre in Maryland to power its US expansion, marking a long-term commitment to the country, which is its largest and fastest-growing region. In a statement, Pandora said it will be relocating its Americas distribution centre from Columbia, Maryland, to...

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Premiumisation and North American expansion mark PdPaola's 10 years

On the verge of celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Spanish jewellery firm PdPaola, created by siblings Paola and Humbert Sasplugas, is at a decisive moment in its global evolution. Under the leadership of Jason McNary, appointed CEO of the North American subsidiary in August 2024, the company has completed its first year of operations in the...

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Claire's to sell North American operations amid bankruptcy proceedings

Claire's Holdings LLC, the operator of Claire's and ICING stores in the U.S. and Gibraltar, has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Ames Watson, a private holding company, for the acquisition of its North American business operations. This move follows the company's decision to begin Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S., as...

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Pandora reports strong Q2 despite economic headwinds

In the second quarter of 2025, Pandora delivered strong revenue growth and healthy margins, navigating a turbulent global economy marked by currency fluctuations, tariffs, and rising commodity prices. The company reported 8 percent organic growth to 7,075 million Danish krone for the quarter, with a 3 percent increase in like-for-like sales and...

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Jewellery brand Fabergé sold for 50 million dollars to US investor

The parent company of Fabergé Limited, best known for its luxury egg designs, has sold the brand to SMG Capital for a sum of 50 million dollars. With this, Gemfields, now the former owner of the jewellery label, brings to an end its strategic review, which has been ongoing since December 2024. Of the total sale price, 45 million dollars will be...

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Jewellery brand Tutti names new managing director

Contemporary jewellery and lifestyle brand Tutti has appointed former Whistles executive Helen Williamson as its fractional managing director. Based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, Tutti has allowed Williamson, who has more than 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, holding C-Suite roles at Whistles, Hobbs and Ted Baker, to return to...

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Signet Jewelers announces new senior leadership appointments

Signet Jewelers Limited, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery, which includes H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, has announced new senior leadership appointments, including a new president of Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers. In a statement, Signet Jewelers named Yulie Yoakum as president of Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers, Stacee...

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GLD secures growth investment led by MarcyPen Capital Partners

International lifestyle jewellery brand GLD announces a strategic growth investment round led by MarcyPen Capital Partners, alongside GLD founder Christian Johnston reinvesting in the company to “unlock the next wave of growth”. The investment comes as H.I.G. Growth Partners sells its majority stake in GLD to MarcyPen, a next-generation...

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Turkish brand Kısmet redefines luxury with Fearless line

At a time when the global jewellery market is saturated with maximalism and retro reinvention, a Turkish brand is offering something altogether different, grit with grace. Kısmet by Milka, the Istanbul-based fine jewellery house known for threading symbolism into delicate craft, has unveiled its newest offering, The Fearless Collection, a bold...

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Why jewellery Is taking centre stage in festival season

As the summer festival season unfolds, the fashion industry once again turns its attention to the proving ground of trend experimentation: the music field. But while wellington boots and crochet tops are a given, it’s jewellery that’s quietly becoming the most expressive—and commercially potent—layer of the look. Pandora UK’s latest study on...

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De Beers London names new CEO

Diamond company De Beers Group has appointed Emmanuelle Nodale as brand chief executive of luxury jewellery house De Beers London to spearhead a “new phase of global expansion and strategic evolution” as part of the group’s ‘Origins’ strategy. Nodale has more than 20 years of expertise in shaping and developing global brands, and prior to...

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Hannah Martin unveils video game jewellery collection

British jewellery designer Hannah Martin has teamed up with French independent video game developer Sandfall Interactive and video game publisher Kepler Interactive to create conceptual digital jewellery pieces inspired by the character of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 role-playing video game. Martin has designed five digital jewellery creations...