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Spring Fair returns to Birmingham in February

by Macarena Aguilera

Jewellery stalls inside exhibition hall. Spring Fair will return to the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 February 2027, offering the United Kingdom’s leading home, gift and fashion trade show to a broad range of international brands seeking exposure on a national stage. More than 40,000 visitors and over 1,500 exhibitors are expected across categories such as gift, home, fashion, jewellery and beauty, creating a busy marketplace where suppliers can meet buyers,…

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Photo © Fernando Gregory | Dreamstime.com. A vehicle-assisted robbery struck a jewellery shop on Derry Road in Mississauga at roughly 6:30 p.m. on October 18, according to a security report filed after the incident. Police reported that a white crossover-style vehicle was driven in reverse into the storefront, shattering the front barrier and creating an opening for as many as nine suspects to surge inside. The value of the items…

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Watches become silent storytellers in iconic films

by Constanza Contreras

In early Hollywood, accessories functioned as visual extensions of narrative themes. Hamilton watches have played a key role in defining some of cinema’s most memorable narratives, transforming timepieces from mere accessories into essential storytelling devices that heighten tension, shape character identity, and deepen emotional weight. Film storytelling treats time as a construct rather than a neutral passage. A character checking a wristwatch can stretch a scene’s duration, intensify suspense, or…

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Jewellery managers gain skills through hands-on leadership training

Jewellery managers gain hands-on leadership skills through the JET Management and Leadership...

Constanza Contreras • Nov 14, 2026 • Bridal Edit

Jewellery managers gain skills through hands-on leadership training

* *jewelry store interior with manager training session**. The JET Management and Leadership program is a nine-month qualification designed for jewellery industry managers and assistant managers looking to refine their skills and advance their careers. Unlike generic leadership courses,...

this program integrates real-world projects, peer networking, and industry-specific training to address challenges faced by retail and manufacturing leaders in the jewellery sector. Industry-Specific Training with Practical Focus The qualification blends face-to-face workshops and online webinars, ensuring participants apply lessons...

Jewellery industry opens nominations for Rising Stars 30 Under 30

Nominations are now open for the 2027 jewellery industry’s Rising Stars 30...

Constanza Contreras • Nov 11, 2026 • Event Sparkle

Jewellery industry opens nominations for Rising Stars 30 Under 30

A bustling trade show exhibition inside a modern hall with people networking and exploring booths. Photo: Tahir Xəlfəquliyev/Pexels The jewellery and watch industry is calling for nominations for its 2027 Rising Stars 30 Under 30 program, which recognizes...

emerging talent aged 30 and under. Organized by Retail Jeweller in partnership with TH March, the initiative highlights professionals whose contributions have made a measurable difference in their roles. The 30 selected individuals will be featured in a special supplement...

Spring Fair to showcase new exhibitors

Spring Fair showcases new exhibitors with a strong focus on next generation...

Agustina Tapia • Nov 7, 2026 • Heirloom Stories

Spring Fair to showcase new exhibitors

R etail trade show exhibition hall. Spring Fair, the UK's leading retail buying event, is set to take place from 7th to 10th February 2027 at NEC Birmingham, with a strong focus on the next generation of retail favourites....

The event has already booked over 200 brand-new exhibitors, a 16% increase from the same point last year. The new businesses span various categories, including gifting, greetings, home, fashion, beauty, food and drink, and children's products. The majority of these...

Spring Fair returns to Birmingham in February

Spring Fair will return to the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 February 2027,...

Macarena Aguilera • Nov 4, 2026 • Statement Pieces

Spring Fair returns to Birmingham in February

J ewellery stalls inside exhibition hall. Spring Fair will return to the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 February 2027, offering the United Kingdom’s leading home, gift and fashion trade show to a broad range of international brands seeking exposure on...

a national stage. More than 40,000 visitors and over 1,500 exhibitors are expected across categories such as gift, home, fashion, jewellery and beauty, creating a busy marketplace where suppliers can meet buyers, media and trend-spotters all under one roof. Buyers...