Goldsmiths
This coverage delves into Goldsmiths’ performance and strategies within the UK retail sector. Follow developments on store openings, brand collaborations, product offerings, and customer engagement initiatives. Designed for retail professionals in jewellery, luxury goods, and brand management, our reporting provides essential insights into Goldsmiths’ market positioning and growth within the high-end retail landscape.
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May- 2025 -15 MayLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland FY revenues hit £1.65bn
Watches of Switzerland has reported an 8% increase in its group revenues to £1.65bn for the 52 weeks to 27 April 2025, after the group saw significant performance improvement in H2, with revenues up 12% to £867m. Meanwhile, in the UK, revenues were up 2% to £866m, while its US…
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Jan- 2025 -16 JanuaryNews
Centre:mk sees 20% footfall increase in 2025
Centre:mk has reported a “strong” start to 2025 with a 20% footfall increase, 10.8 percentage points ahead of high street destinations and 11.3 percentage points above shopping centres. This start to 2025 follows a positive 2024 at the centre. From 31 December 2023 to 28 December 2024, footfall at centre:mk…
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Dec- 2024 -4 DecemberHealth & Beauty
SpaceNK opens new store in centre:mk
SpaceNK, the UK’s leading British beauty retailer, has announced the opening of a new store in centre:mk. Situated on Silbury Arcade, SpaceNK’s 1,721 sq ft store showcases a leading selection of makeup and skincare products, with over 100 beauty brands on offer. The new store also includes a dedicated consultation…
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Oct- 2024 -4 OctoberLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland acquires Hodinkee
The Watches of Switzerland Group has announced the acquisition of Hodinkee, a US digital content provider for watch enthusiasts. With a history of stewarding brands, the Watches of Switzerland Group aims to utilise its leadership role in the industry to further Hodinkee’s mission in sharing “engaging, educational and entertaining” watch…
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Apr- 2024 -18 AprilNews
Metrocentre to welcome trio of retail brands
Metrocentre’s Green Mall is set to welcome specialist kitchenware brand ProCook, footwear retailer Clarks, and lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret. ProCook is set to open a 3,326 sq ft space in Metrocentre’s Lower Green Mall later this year. The kitchenware brand will stock a wide range of high-quality cookware, knives, tableware,…
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9 AprilLuxury Goods
Swarovski to launch standalone boutique in Merry Hill
Luxury brand Swarovski is returning to West Midlands destination Merry Hill with the launch of a standalone boutique set to open in spring. The new store, spanning 2150 sq ft between Goldsmiths and Beaverbrooks on the Upper Mall, will feature the retailer’s latest shop fit, with metallic finishes and fluted…
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3 AprilClothing & Shoes
Zara to upsize flagship store at Liverpool One
Zara is set to significantly expand its flagship store at Liverpool One later this year. The Inditex-owned brand will be undertaking a substantial refurbishment and expansion, which will see a brand-new 42,000 sq ft store open at the retail destination. Zara’s notable upsize will allow for an increased offer of…
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Jan- 2024 -10 JanuaryShopping Centres
Liverpool One reports strongest start to year since 2018
Grosvenor has reported that 2024 is already expected to top last years’ performance at Liverpool One, with a 10% increase in visitor numbers during the first week of January 2024 versus 2023, representing the destination’s strongest start to a year in more than five years. The start to the year…
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Dec- 2023 -13 DecemberNews
Rituals becomes latest retailer to join Victoria Square
Rituals has become the latest retailer to join Victoria Square as the retail and leisure destination in Northern Ireland completes over 10 leases from international and national brands in the past 12 months. Located on the lower ground floor next to Ted Baker, Rituals new 3,530 sq ft store will…
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7 DecemberLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland posts flat H1 sales
The Watches of Switzerland Group has reported H1 revenues were relatively flat at £761m as it faced a “reduction in the broader jewellery market reflecting temporary softer consumer sentiment and a repositioning to full price sales in the US”. The performance comes despite “continued strong momentum in the US” with…
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