All Accessories & jewellery articles
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NewsNew Radley owner unveils plans for British handbag maker
The new owners of Radley have unveiled plans to grow the British handbag makerâs global footprint and branch into new product categories.
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NewsPoundland owner snaps up Radley in pre-pack deal
Poundland owner Gordon Brothers has bought the brand and other assets of British handbag-maker Radley in a pre-pack administration deal.
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NewsSwatch forced to close stores after crowds spark safety fears
Swatch has issued a statement urging customers not to rush to its shops for its latest product release after it was forced to close its UK stores over the weekend.
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NewsPandora shares carbon footprint for lab-grown diamonds
Pandora is adding carbon footprint labelling to its lab-grown diamonds to increase transparency and allow consumers to compare the climate impact of its jewellery pieces.
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NewsClaireâs to return to UK high streets from next month
Accessories and jewellery specialist Claireâs is anticipated to reopen on UK high streets from next month.
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InterviewAuralis boss David Butler: the man with an investment plan for âunlovedâ British brands
Retail Week sits down with Auralis and Weird Fish chief executive David Butler to discuss his âinvestment thesisâ for the buy-and-build holding company and why he believes his operating model is the answer to unlocking value in under-invested and under-loved British heritage brands.
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NewsOver a thousand jobs to go as Claireâs ceases trading
The administrators of Claireâs have confirmed that 1,300 remaining staff have been made redundant, as the business has today been wound up.
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NewsWeird Fish owner Auralis makes bid to bag Radley
The owner of lifestyle brand Weird Fish has made an offer to acquire British handbag brand Radley, Retail Week understands.
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NewsNext eyes up luxury handbag brand Radley
Fashion giant Next is weighing up a takeover of British handbag brand Radley, just months after it snapped up struggling footwear chain Russell & Bromley.
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AnalysisWith another rescue bid in the offing, does Claireâs deserve saving?
Embattled fashion accessories retailer Claireâs was thrown another potential life ring this week when the brandâs European owner revealed he was in talks to acquire its UK stores business.
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NewsFrench businessman makes attempt to rescue Claireâs
A French jewellery businessman is in talks with Claireâs as he plans to rescue the business from complete collapse.
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NewsFormer Body Shop boss takes up Pandora leadership role
An ex-chief executive of The Body Shop has been appointed to a top role at jewellery retailer Pandora.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland updates outlook following strong peak trading
Watches of Switzerland has upgraded its full-year guidance after better-than-expected sales during the peak trading period.
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NewsClaireâs collapses into administration for second time
Accessories retailer Claireâs has collapsed into administration again, just four months after it was bought out of insolvency, putting 1,000 jobs at risk.
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NewsPandora completes leadership transition earlier than scheduled
Pandora has completed its chief executive transition ahead of schedule, as the new boss will take the reins from January 1.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize returns to profit despite âtough consumer climateâ
Adena Brands, parent company of Monsoon Accessorize, reported a âsignificant improvementâ in trading and a return to profit.
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InterviewQ&A: Ramsdens boss on evolving from pawnbroker to high street jewellery staple
Ramsdens has been a presence on the UK high street since 1987, but many wouldnât associate it with retail â rather pawnbroking and buying foreign currency
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AnalysisAI-powered shopping in the US forecast to increase by 520% this holiday season
New figures from Adobe suggest that AI traffic to retail sites will peak in the 10 days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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NewsHarvey Nichols opens new retail destination 125
Harvey Nichols has opened a new retail destination on the ground floor of its Knightsbridge flagship called 125.
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NewsHarvey Nichols adds sparkle with new-look jewellery department
Department store group Harvey Nichols has unveiled a new jewellery department at its Knightsbridge flagship.