Beaverbrooks closes stores on Boxing Day to reward staff

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks is closing its stores on Boxing Day as part of a 107-year tradition of giving employees time off.

Jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks is maintaining its 107-year tradition of closing on Boxing Day to give staff an extra day off during the festive season. Stores in Warrington and Chester will remain shut, allowing employees to spend time with family and friends.

The company will also give colleagues an extra week's salary in December as part of its long-standing end-of-year reward. Natalie James, regional head of retail, said: 'The extra day gives everyone the chance to relax, recharge and enjoy some quality time with family and friends.' She added that family values are central to Beaverbrooks and that the team works hard in the run-up to Christmas to help customers find gifts.

Beaverbrooks was recognised as the Number 1 Best Retailer to Work For in the UK at the Best Companies Awards 2025 and placed 22nd in the broader Best Companies to Work For in the UK ranking. The retailer has also previously won Employer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards 2026 and Professional Jeweller Awards 2026.

How it is being reported

• Beaverbrooks store in Chester to keep 107-year tradition of closing for Boxing DayTHE jewellers will give staff an extra day to spend with friends and family at Christmas and will not open on Boxing Day.Chester Standard · 20 Oct, 06:00
• Warrington jewellery retailer gives staff Boxing Day offA JEWELLERY store is giving staff an extra day off this Christmas.Warrington Guardian · 19 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Beaverbrooks · Warrington · Chester · Natalie James

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