﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:38:16 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Clogau to open first international store in Beijing as part of international expansion in 2013</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-to-open-first-international-store-in-beijing-as-part-of-international-expansion-in-2013,c9404154</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1309647</guid><description><![CDATA[2013 is a year of international expansion for Welsh gold jewellery brand Clogau as it looks forward to opening its very first international domestic store in China as well as expanding distribution in Abu Dhabi and extending listings with its established shipping retail partner Princess Cruises.

Clogau boutique, Beijing

The luxury Clogau boutique will open within the world’s largest airport, Beijing Capital International airport, this May. Clogau will be showcasing a collection of 18 carat gold, sterling silver and rose gold products.

Pure Gold Jewellers, Abu Dhabi

Also]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:29:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau spins Fairytales for Spring &amp; Summer 2013</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-spins-fairytales-for-spring---summer-2013,c9372256</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1245971</guid><description><![CDATA[Welsh gold brand Clogau unveils two new jewellery collections this Spring with a story-book style brochure featuring magical campaign imagery.

A preview of the new Fairytale theme launched in October with the brand’s second television advertising campaign to date, playing on the traditional Sleeping Beauty story.

The new point-of-sale and products can be seen during February’s The Jewellery Show, Birmingham.

The talented team who worked on the SS13 campaign includes award winning makeup artist Lan Nguyen, renowned fashion designer, David Emanuel, and stylist, Marie Louise Von]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:03:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A record breaking Christmas 2012 for Clogau</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/a-record-breaking-christmas-2012-for-clogau,c9355695</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1214127</guid><description><![CDATA[Clogau experienced two consecutive record-breaking months in terms of revenue in November and December 2012, in what was the brand’s best ever Christmas to date.

Business through its network of independent retail partners saw almost a 30% increase in December 2012 compared to December 2011. Following suit, Clogau’s direct business experienced a 20% uplift (aided particularly by sales online) while business with buying group members was up by 80%.

Clogau was also named the number one best-selling gold jewellery brand, in the UK & Ireland, for the second consecutive year in Retail]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:46:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau amongst the world’s top in-flight jewellery brands</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-amongst-the-world-s-top-in-flight-jewellery-brands,c9331105</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1160074</guid><description><![CDATA[According to the Sky Shopping Report 3Q2012 by Generation Research, Clogau is ranked No. 8, among the worlds top jewellery brands, in terms of global presence on-board the top 50 airlines with the highest sales of luxury goods.

The ranking has been based on weighted distribution in terms of total luxury goods on-board sales on leading airlines. In addition, based on unweighted distribution (the frequency of jewellery listings on-board airlines), Clogau still remains in the top 10.

Clogau’s tremendously successful collaboration with Japan Airlines, the second largest airline in terms]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:10:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Clogau TV Advert</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/new-clogau-tv-advert,c9325950</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1150252</guid><description><![CDATA[This Friday 26th October, the new Clogau television advert will be aired for the first time on ITV Wales. This will be the beginning of a 9 week pre-Christmas TV campaign, also including ITV Granada in November.

Filmed at the unique North Wales coastal resort of Portmeirion, and Blackrock Sands, the 40 second advert aims to expose the brand to a new audience as well as establish a fresh appeal to an existing audience using a newly adopted Fairytales theme.

Clogau are confident that this heightened awareness will increase Christmas footfall, and sales, amongst a strong retail partner]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:02:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Head of Clogau International is a Business Big Shot</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/head-of-clogau-international-is-a-business-big-shot,c9307904</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1120543</guid><description><![CDATA[The Professional Jeweller Hot 100, in association with The Company of Master Jewellers, is an annual invitation-only event to honour the stars of the UK jewellery industry.

Each year, 100 individuals that have shown true innovation and have driven their business forward over the past 12 months are selected from the UK jewellery industry to be named at one of the most glamorous events in the British jewellery calendar.

It was announced to a 500-strong audience that Clogau’s very own Head of International Sales, David Butler, was named one of the Hot 100 under the title, Business Big]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:53:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau Chairman helps raise £1.5 million for charity</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-chairman-helps-raise--1-5-million-for-charity,c9307005</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1118933</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Roberts, Chairman and Founder of Clogau, Jewellery Brand of the Year, recently helped towards raising a staggering amount for charity by completing a very unique challenge.

Bill was one of a small group of people invited to abseil down the tallest building in Western Europe, The Shard, to raise money for The Outward Bound Trust.

The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has so far raised in excess of £1.5 million between all participants, with donations still being accepted.

The amount raised will go towards helping those facing personal and physical challenges.

 ‘It was an]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:38:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau makes bespoke wedding rings for the girl with the golden harp</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-makes-bespoke-wedding-rings-for-the-girl-with-the-golden-harp,c9304013</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1113370</guid><description><![CDATA[12 September 2012

Clogau presented Claire Jones, brand ambassador and internationally renowned harpist, and her new husband, with their specially commissioned wedding rings for their wedding on Saturday September 9th.

Claire Jones is the face of Clogau’s Heartstrings collection, and wore a bespoke collection of Royal Roses pieces during her performance at the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in April 2011. Claire wears her favourite Heartstrings pieces, inspired by the harp, during her many performances globally.

“My wedding ring is the most]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:49:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK Jewellery Brand of the Year Scales New Heights</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/uk-jewellery-brand-of-the-year-scales-new-heights,c9295810</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1097611</guid><description><![CDATA[Chairman & Founder sign’s up for The Descent of The Shard
In 10 days time, Clogau Chairman & Founder Bill Roberts will be taking part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by abseiling down London’s The Shard.

The 310m building is the tallest in Western Europe and celebrated for its exceptional architectural design. Only a select group of people have been invited to participate in the unique event before the building opens to the public in 2013.

The Descent of The Shard is being organised in order to raise a landmark sum for two charities dedicated to helping those facing personal and]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:33:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau is Responsible Jewellery Council Certified</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-is-responsible-jewellery-council-certified,c9290635</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1087042</guid><description><![CDATA[The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announced today that Clogau has achieved official certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards established by the RJC’s Member Certification system.

Michael Rae, RJC's Chief Executive Officer warmly congratulated Clogau on its certification.

“Here at Clogau we are very pleased to have become RJC certified as this reinforces both customers’ and suppliers’ confidence in our company as one that highly regards responsible business and jewellery practices. As the UK Jewellery Award’s 2012 Brand of the Year, Clogau]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:32:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Autumn &amp; Winter 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/autumn---winter-2012,c9286308</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1077808</guid><description><![CDATA[Clogau will imminently be launching its new Autumn and Winter collections of Welsh gold jewellery.

The first product launch since being named Jewellery Brand of the Year at this year’s UK Jewellery Awards, Clogau continues to create story-telling jewellery with an emphasis on the brand’s esteemed Royal links and Welsh origins.

A continued Royal focus in 2012, following the recent Diamond Jubilee, has inspired various Crown Jewels themed collections such as Royal Lily and Royal Crown (both pictured), created in association with Historic Royal Palaces.

The Royal collections are a]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:41:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CLOGAU WINS JEWELLERY BRAND OF THE YEAR 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-wins-jewellery-brand-of-the-year-2012,c9284547</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1074443</guid><description><![CDATA[Clogau picked up the prize for Jewellery Brand of the Year at last night’s UK Jewellery Awards.
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Last night, the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, was a sea of sparkling jewels as over 600 key industry players came together to celebrate another year’s personal triumphs and business successes.

Welsh jewellery brand, Clogau, were delighted with the win following a tremendous year of successful growth by building on its coveted Royal associations. Activity included an association with Historic Royal Palaces, a newly appointed brand ambassador (former official Royal Harpist, Claire]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:35:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Introducing the Clogau Wales Polo Team</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/introducing-the-clogau-wales-polo-team,c9273874</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision508182</guid><description><![CDATA[[image]

Clogau is delighted to announce a 3 year headline sponsorship package with The Wales Polo Team and association.

Ben Roberts, Managing Director of Clogau Gold said; ‘We’re delighted to support Welsh Polo, strengthening our ties to our Welsh heritage and endorsing a team that embodies our brand values”.

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales agrees to be Patron

The UK governing body of Polo, the Hurlingham Polo Association, recently agreed to officially recognise the Wales polo team and the formation of the Welsh Polo Association. The team are delighted that His Royal]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:54:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau gains new business ahead of Diamond Jubilee</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-gains-new-business-ahead-of-diamond-jubilee,c9227191</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision459828</guid><description><![CDATA[In light of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations this year, Clogau has recently introduced a number of special commemorative lines in homage to their esteemed Royal association.

Welsh gold from the Clogau St. David’s mine has been used to create generations of Royal Family wedding rings, including that of Her Royal Highness. Clogau uses a touch of this very same gold in its own jewellery pieces.

Clogau has already seen a surge in activity during early 2012, building new, and extending existing business. New listings include Thai Airways, Aegean Air and El AL as well as]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:09:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A partnership forged in Wales, cast in gold</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/a-partnership-forged-in-wales--cast-in-gold,c9207105</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision438975</guid><description><![CDATA[Two of Wales’ gold standard international exports have joined forces to raise the Nations’ profile internationally.
Clogau Gold has welcomed the internationally renowned concert harpist Claire Jones as one of their international ambassadors. She joins the ranks of Bryn Terfel and 737 Challenge pioneer Richard Parks who have also supported the brand.

Claire, known to many as the ‘golden girl of the harp world’, a title coined when she was Official Harpist to His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales between 2007 and 2011 is delighted to support the brand.

Commenting on the announcement,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:22:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau Gold looks ahead to 2012 after a prosperous Christmas</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-gold-looks-ahead-to-2012-after-a-prosperous-christmas,c9205334</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision437162</guid><description><![CDATA[Welsh fine jewellery brand Clogau Gold reports on an exceptional Christmas 2011, and begins 2012 on a high note.

Revenue from direct customers during November and December was up by over 11% compared to the same period in the previous year with bead charms from the Milestones collection being by-far the most popular gift purchased.

Customers keen to invest in Clogau Gold

Contrary to the cautious Christmas shopper that was predicted, Clogau found the average order value of its direct customers during November and December increase by over 25% compared to the same period in 2010.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:09:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau Gold at The Jewellery Show 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-gold-at-the-jewellery-show-2012,c9202626</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision433754</guid><description><![CDATA[Fine jewellery retailer of 20 years, Clogau Gold, will once again be returning to February’s The Jewellery Show. 2012, however, shows the brand in a new light with its revamped corporate identity and new collections of jewellery.

Introduced for Spring & Summer 2012 are a number of both gold and silver collections, as well as a special commemorative Royal Jubilee collection in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee anniversary. Other notable new collections include Seren and Swan Royal as well as the beautifully redesigned Eternal Love.

Contained within each piece of]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:02:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau Gold launches online with QVC USA</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-gold-launches-online-with-qvc-usa,c9187927</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision418227</guid><description><![CDATA[Welsh gold specialist Clogau Gold has made a successful launch with QVC online in the USA. QVC.com now sells 21 lines of Clogau Gold’s fine jewellery which contains a touch of rare Welsh gold – the gold of Royalty.

Head of Global Sales, David Butler, said: “Following TV shows with QVC in April this year we have been working hard to get a range together for an online launch before Christmas.  It has worked out perfectly and we now have a platform to build a successful business partnership.” 

With Welsh gold being used to make wedding rings for the Royal family, since 1923, the Clogau]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:35:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau Gold announces new partnerships</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-gold-announces-new-partnerships,c9187919</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision418224</guid><description><![CDATA[Welsh gold jewellery specialist Clogau Gold is pleased to announce its business partnership with The Tallink Group of cruise ferries, operating in the Baltic Sea. 

Initial sales are looking extremely positive with several ships re-ordering after launching just a few weeks ago.  

Clogau Gold’s Head of Global Sales, David Butler, says “This was an interesting venture into the unknown, though we are traditionally successful in the cruise ship sector. The Tallink Group is a great company to work with and we plan to keep the product range exciting and the Clogau brand story alive in this]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:31:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau Gold: Artemis Couroupaki Joins Clogau Gold</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-gold--artemis-couroupaki-joins-clogau-gold,c9181309</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision412326</guid><description><![CDATA[Clogau Gold, the leading Welsh jewellery brand is delighted to announce the appointment of Artemis Couroupaki of AktYs Consulting Ltd as New Business Development Manager. 

Head of Global Sales, David Butler, says "Artemis will be a great addition to our team here and her experience in sales and brand management at the Follie Follie Group, with the brands Folli Follie and Links of London, will help us to achieve our international brand ambitions by working with both our Sales team and our own Brand Management team".

Clogau Gold has ambitious plans to grow the brand internationally.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:57:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau Gold: Ben Roberts receives Highly Commended at prestigious awards</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-gold--ben-roberts-receives-highly-commended-at-prestigious-awards,c9167227</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision398616</guid><description><![CDATA[Ben Roberts of Clogau Gold, Bodelwyddan, received Highly Commended in the Family Business Director of the Year category during the Institute of Directors Director of the Year Awards UK Final.

Held on Friday at Hyde Park, London, the awards ceremony celebrated the very best in British business. Ben was named a finalist back in July, amongst five other business talents from across the UK, and fell just short of claiming the coveted title.

After being awarded Young Director of the Year – North Wales, at the regional IoD Awards in April 2011, Ben was entitled to enter the UK Final awards,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:37:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau Gold Managing Director &amp; Brand Manager are ‘Business Big Shots’</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-gold-managing-director---brand-manager-are--business-big-shots-,c9161932</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision393037</guid><description><![CDATA[Clogau Gold’s Ben Roberts has been named a ‘Business Big Shot’ for the second consecutive year, as he was selected for the esteemed title and placed among the ‘Hot 100’ of the UK jewellery industry.

Announced at the most highly anticipated event on the jewellery industry’s calendar, Ben Roberts is this year sharing the limelight with Clogau’s Brand Manager, Sonia Menezes, who was also awarded the title at the glamorous occasion at One Mayfair, London.

Each year, Professional Jeweller, the voice of the jewellery industry, selects 100 individuals in the trade who it believes have shown]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:23:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau Gold: Key Notes Launch</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-gold--key-notes-launch,c9150685</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision380458</guid><description><![CDATA[Autumn/Winter 2011 introduces Key Notes collection of pendants
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Key Notes

            The key to your heart should only be entrusted to the most special person in your life.

    Each key tells a different story and unlocks our innermost secrets.

      When the key pendant is opened up, a small space is offered to keep a love note.

 

Clogau Gold, fine jewellery retailer of over 17 years, has launched the beautiful Key Notes collection (http://www.clogau.co.uk/Collections/Key-Notes.aspx) of pendants as part of their Autumn/Winter 2011 product launch.

Available in]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clogau Gold at TFWA.</title><link>http://news.cision.com/clogau/r/clogau-gold-at-tfwa-,c9148245</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision377057</guid><description><![CDATA[The fine Welsh jewellery brand will be presenting new Autumn/Winter 2011 collections, this September, at the TFWA World Exhibition, Cannes.
This August, the brand is due to introduce six new collections as its Autumn & Winter 2011 launch, which will be previewed at the TFWA World Exhibition, Cannes, this 18th-23rd September.

The family owned company continues to captivate consumers wishing to own a piece of jewellery containing the very same gold as used in generations of Royal Family wedding rings (http://www.clogau.co.uk/Jewellery/Wedding/Wedding-Rings.aspx). A tradition started by the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>