Last night, at an exciting event in London (17 October), Retail Jeweller’s Inspiring Independents 2024, in partnership with TH March, was officially unveiled. We are thrilled to announce that WATCHO has been recognized as one of the 150 leading independent jewellery and watch retailers from across the UK and Ireland, showcasing the very best in the industry. Being included in this prestigious list is an incredible honour and a testament to our passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
It was a wonderful evening of celebration, where the winners of this year’s five Inspiring Independent categories were also announced. We would like to extend our congratulations to all the deserving winners who were recognized for their outstanding achievements. The awards were presented in conjunction with TH March, alongside silver sponsors Andre Michael, Inhorgenta, and Parify, with support from the National Association of Jewellers.
Ruth Faulkner, managing editor of Retail Jeweller, expressed her thoughts on this year's expanded list:
“For the first time this year, the Inspiring Independents list has been extended to include 150 of the very best jewellery and watch retailers, a reflection of just how many wonderful independent jewellery businesses there are across the UK and Ireland.
Every business you will see listed was voted for by its peers in the industry, a true testament to the retailers that are held in high regard not only by their suppliers, service providers and industry bodies, but also by other retailers in the trade – those who truly know what it takes to be inspiring.
A handful of these 150 companies have been singled out for specific accolades, recognising excellence in certain areas, and we congratulate all of them for their efforts."
Thank you to Retail Jeweller and our peers in the industry for this incredible recognition. WATCHO is proud to stand among such talented and inspiring businesses, and we look forward to continuing our journey with the same passion and dedication.