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We are delighted to share that our Sales Advisor, Julie, has successfully complete the JET2 Professional Jewellers’ Diploma with a Distinction grade! Run by the National Association of Jewellery, the JET2 Professional Jewellers’ Diploma is known as the industry’s ‘driving licence’. This qualification is designed for those who have achieved the JET Certificate and wish toFind out more
Get to know Emma Foy, who joined our Aberdeen store in December 2019 as our Assistant Store Manager! What is the role of an Assistant Manager at McGowans? I assist with the general running of the store and step up when our Store Manager is absent. I support the team in developing their selling andFind out more
We have recently been making some changes to the window displays at our Glasgow stores in Argyll Arcade! Having been established since 1895, we know just how important maintaining stores standards is. Window displays are an especially important aspect of the store appearance and the retail experience for customers as a whole. At McGowans, weFind out more
Whilst we are still in the midst of British summer time, (even though it may not always feel like it in Scotland, sigh!) we are busy planning for the exciting months ahead, and by that we mean… Christmas! It is a universally known truth that the best presents come in the smallest packages and whatFind out more
We caught up with Julie Laing, who has been a Sales Assistant at our Glasgow store for one year and loves it! Can you describe a typical day at McGowans? My day starts with putting the diamond and gemset jewellery out on display whilst setting up window displays and ensuring the store is spotless andFind out more
We caught up with Rhona, who has been a Sales Assistant at our Aberdeen store since it opened almost four years ago! Can you describe a typical day at McGowans? I start each day dressing the window displays and ensuring they are all straight, neat and tidy which is something I am very passionate about. OnceFind out more
We recently caught up with Sheila Reed, our Sales Assistant from our Aberdeen store. Sheila has been with us for four years. Can you describe a typical day at McGowans? Firstly, once we open I check the windows – I dress them to make sure all our items are neat and straight. I will tendFind out more
We recently caught up with Barry Robertson, Senior Manager of our Aberdeen branch, who has been with the company for four years. During Barry’s time at McGowans, he has completed four months of training in our Glasgow branch between May to August in 2015. Can you describe a typical day at McGowans? The day beginsFind out more
Our team are who makes McGowans so special! Our friendly and professional staff are always on hand in store to help you find the perfect piece. Get to know some more of our team and find out what jewellery means to them below… “Jewellery is special to me as it represents special momentsFind out more
Our team are who makes McGowans so special! Our friendly and professional staff are always on hand in store to help you find the perfect piece. Get to know some of our team and find out what jewellery means to them below… “Jewellery, to me, represents a statement of love. It marks a memorable, significantFind out more