Award-winning British jeweller Lucy Quartermaine has bolstered its sales team in the South of England with the appointment of a former store manager. Sara Baker is set join the jewellery brand in early June to assist existing sales representative, Emma Williamson, build new and existing relationships with retailers. The incoming sales representative joins the company…
FEATURE: How to tell your story with visual merchandising
Professional Jeweller speaks to visual merchandising stars, point-of-sale experts, retailers and brands to find out how cleverly crafted window displays and impeccable store presentation can boost sales. Selling jewellery, just like selling a brand, is all about telling a story that engages the customer and encourages them to invest in that tale; whether that’s an…
Hot 100 2014: Lorna and Mick McQuillan, Grace & Co
The duo talk growing their business and Chinese proverbs. "To help gather information about target markets I have spent many hours sat in Costa and Greggs watching people shop, working out the best locations for my stores,” admits Lorna McQuillan. It’s been an exciting 12 months for Lorna and Mick, who effectively doubled the size…
Grace & Co to open second Pandora concept store
New store set to open in Market Harborough later this month. Grace & Co. owners and Hot 100 Retail Stars 2014, Lorna and Mick McQuillan, will open their second Pandora concept store in the Leicestershire town of Market Harborough at the end of September. The new store will showcase Pandora’s new autumn collection; a range…
Grace & Co announces Grantham store opening
Retailer to open its sixth premises, bringing new brands to town. Leicestershire-based jewellers Grace & Co has unveiled plans to open its sixth shop in Grantham, Lincolnshire, this autumn – a move which will re-introduce Pandora to the town. Opening its doors in late September, Grace & Co will offer consumers a choice of over…
Grace & Co opens fifth store with Hinckley shop
Shop will bring Pandora jewellery to town for first time. Leicestershire-based jewellers Grace & Co has opened its fifth shop with a new boutique in Hinckley. The store opened for trading on September 28th with a selection of 15 jewellery brands, including Pandora, Thomas Sabo and Coeur de Lion. Price points at the new store…
Grace & Co to open third store in Northamptonshire
Contemporary jeweller will open new store in Corby by Easter. Leicestershire jeweller Grace & Co will open its third store in the town of Corby, in nearby Northamptonshire, by Easter. The retail jeweller already has two shops in Ashby de la Zouch, one selling fashion accessorties and the other selling branded contemporary jewellery from the…
