Watches of Switzerland acquires four Rolex doors and Beaverbrooks three.
Short term installations for smaller brands in major stores are good for the watchmakers, collectors and retailers — the ultimate win-win-win.
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UK turnover rose by 10.6% to £317.6 million thanks to rising average sale prices.
Group pays £32 million for primed location showrooms, which will be converted into either Watches of Switzerland or Mappin & Webb stores.
Group is also converting its Glasgow multibrand store into a Rolex boutique, joining an Omega store that just opened in the city centre.
Joint venture strengthens partnership between FOPE and the UK's biggest watch and jewellery group.
The Watches of Switzerland Group will open the boutique next year in Westfield London shopping centre.
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