page_title: Michael Hill Jeweller
section_title: Timeline
hierarchical_section_title: Michael Hill Jeweller / Timeline
caption_attribution_description: English: Michael Hill Jeweller store in the Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket, Ontario in 2012.
context_page_description: Michael Hill International Ltd. is a speciality retailer of jewellery in North America and Oceania. As at 30 June 2018, it operates 312 stores in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The Group employs approximately 2,600 permanent employees. The company's headquarters are in Brisbane, Australia.
context_section_description: 1979: Michael Hill opens his first store in Whangarei, New Zealand
  1981: Michael Hill began manufacturing his own jewellery in house.
  2006: The Michael Hill Watch Collection was launched.
  2009: The Michael Hill Charms Collection was launched.
  2010: Michael Hill announced the closure of 8 stores in the United States.
  The company announced it was in a $40m NZD dispute with the Australian Taxation Office.
  2013: Michael Hill announced a new global brand, including bridal products and other jewellery which was more feminine.
  2014: Sales in Australia were described as "lacklustre" due to Australian economic performance. The company settled its dispute with the Australian Taxation Office.
  2015: The company opened a store in New York City in April 2015. Australian sales improve after poor performance in that market during 2013–2014. Sir Michael Hill moved to a new role of Founder/President, as his daughter Emma became Chairman.
caption: Michael Hill Jeweller at the Upper Canada Mall
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