Michael Hill
Michael Hill International · New Zealand
Michael Hill is a jewellery retailer founded in 1979 in Whangarei, New Zealand, by Michael Hill and his wife Christine. Now headquartered in Brisbane, it sells jewellery and its own brand watches in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
| Founded | 1979, Whangarei |
|---|---|
| Founder | Michael Hill |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Australia |
| Listing | ASX and NZX (MHJ) |
| Markets | Australia, New Zealand, Canada |
| Website | michaelhill.com.au |
What is Michael Hill?
Michael Hill is a jewellery brand and retail chain founded in 1979 by Michael Hill, who opened the first store with his wife Christine in Whangarei, New Zealand. The company is now headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.
History
The business grew from its single New Zealand store into a multinational retailer. It listed on the New Zealand stock exchange in 1987 and is now listed on both the ASX and NZX under the ticker MHJ. The company exited the United States market in 2018 to concentrate on its core regions. Founder Sir Michael Hill died aged 86.
Products and positioning
Michael Hill sells jewellery, including engagement and bridal pieces, alongside Michael Hill branded watches. It targets the mainstream jewellery market through a vertically managed retail model under a single brand name.
- Engagement and fine jewellery
- Michael Hill branded watches
- Own store network and online
Distribution
The company trades through its own stores and websites in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Why it matters
Michael Hill is one of the largest specialist jewellery retailers to have originated in New Zealand and a key player in the Australasian and Canadian jewellery markets.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Michael Hill from?
Michael Hill was founded in Whangarei, New Zealand, in 1979 and is now headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.
Who founded Michael Hill?
The company was founded by Michael Hill, who opened the first store with his wife Christine.