Beaverbrooks
Beaverbrooks is a British jewellery and watch retailer founded in 1919 in Belfast and based in St Annes on Sea, Lancashire. It operates about 80 stores.
| Founded | 1919, Belfast |
|---|---|
| Founders | Isaac, Harry and Maurice Adlestone |
| Headquarters | St Annes on Sea |
| Stores | About 80 |
| Website | beaverbrooks.co.uk |
What is Beaverbrooks?
Beaverbrooks is a British jeweller and a private company headquartered in St Annes on Sea in the United Kingdom. It sells jewellery and watches through a network of about 80 stores and online.
History
The company opened its first shop in Belfast in 1919. It was founded by Isaac, Harry and Maurice Adlestone, and it marked its 100th anniversary in 2019. Jewellery is its core category, and the retailer has since grown from that single Belfast shop into a national chain across the UK.
Recognition
In 2009 the Sunday Times ranked Beaverbrooks first in its list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, and it has appeared on that list for 17 consecutive years. In 2020 it was named ninth best company to work for and Best Place to Work at the Retail Week Awards.
Why it matters
Beaverbrooks is one of the longer-established independent jewellery chains in the UK, and its record in employer rankings has become part of how the business is known in the trade.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Beaverbrooks from?
Beaverbrooks is a British jeweller that opened its first shop in Belfast in 1919 and is now based in St Annes on Sea.
What does Beaverbrooks sell?
Beaverbrooks sells jewellery and watches through around 80 stores and online.