HOULDEN STRENGTHENS MEMBERSHIP WITH THE ADDITION OF MARTIN & CO AND CHARLES FOX DURING LANDMARK 50TH YEAR

Houlden is delighted to welcome two highly respected independent luxury jewellers to its Membership during its landmark 50th anniversary year, with Martin & Co of Cheltenham and Charles Fox of Bournemouth joining the group.

The appointments mark a significant milestone for Houlden, bringing together two family-owned businesses renowned for their heritage, exceptional client service and commitment to excellence in independent luxury retail.

Established in 1806, Martin & Co is one of the UK's most respected independent jewellers, with a longstanding reputation across fine jewellery and luxury watches. Deeply rooted in Cheltenham's history, the business is renowned for generations of expertise and was responsible for crafting the iconic Cheltenham Gold Cup for many years.

Founded in 1911, Charles Fox has earned an outstanding reputation on the South Coast for its luxury watch and jewellery offering, refined retail experience and exceptional personal service. The Bournemouth-based business has built a loyal multi-generational client base while continually evolving its offering without losing sight of its traditional values.

Having previously attended Houlden's Leaders in Luxury events as guests, both businesses experienced first-hand the collaborative culture, openness and strength of relationships that define the Houlden community before deciding to join the network.

Welcoming the new Members, Houlden Managing Director Denise McLaughlin said:

"To welcome both Martin & Co and Charles Fox into the Houlden community during our 50th anniversary year is incredibly significant. These are two businesses we have admired for a long time, each with exceptional reputations and strong values. Their decision to join reflects the strength of our collaborative model and our vision of bringing together progressive independent retailers to share insight, support one another and strengthen the future of the sector."

The addition of Martin & Co and Charles Fox brings Houlden's Membership to 29 retailers, further strengthening its position as one of the UK's and Ireland's leading communities for independent luxury jewellers and watch retailers. As Houlden celebrates 50 years of collaboration, it remains focused on building a progressive, commercially valuable and future-focused network driven by shared expertise, strategic partnerships and meaningful peer-to-peer collaboration.