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WRC 2024: 'We greatly value local consumers', say CEOs of Harrods and Galeries Lafayette

Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods (London), and Nicolas Houzé, CEO of Galeries Lafayette (Paris), have shared their expert advice at the World Retail Congress, the international event for retail professionals that kicked off on Tuesday and concludes its talks today, April 18. Host Selvane Mohandas du Ménil asks the two major retail...

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Burberry turns Harrods “Knight Blue”

Burberry has unveiled a takeover at Harrods in London, transforming the luxury department store “Knight Blue,” the new signature colour of the British fashion house introduced by chief creative officer Daniel Lee. The activation, which will run until February 29, is in celebration of Burberry’s “storied heritage” of exploration and the outdoors,...

Retail

Longchamp opens pop-up at Harrods with exclusive lines

French luxury brand Longchamp has opened a pop-up at department store Harrods in London, featuring two exclusive bags and a specially curated ready-to-wear capsule selected by creative director Sophie Delafontaine. The pop-up will run until January 25, and Longchamp has transformed Harrods’ Crescent Windows space (beside door six on the ground...

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From candy canes to festive carousels: The most dazzling Christmas displays of 2023

With Christmas just around the corner and the hunt for last-minute gifts going ahead, fashion retailers and department stores are continuing their efforts to reel in customers with festively decorated shop windows, displays and pop-ups. Whether it's a Christmas tree, artificial snow or twinkling fairy lights, nothing has been missed for this...

Business

Harrods opens private members club

Luxury department store Harrods has announced the opening of a new private members club in Shanghai, where just 250 people will be accepted to initially join. Dubbed The Residence, the club is the first venture of its kind for Harrods, and occupies the second floor of the HKRI Taikoo Hui Cha House, where it houses Gordon Ramsay’s first Shanghai...

Retail

Harrods unveils two new womenswear rooms

Luxury London department store Harrods has unveiled two new womenswear rooms dedicated to occasionwear and swimwear, as part of its redevelopment project within its Knightsbridge home. Located on the first floor of the store, the two spaces part of the second phase of the womenswear redevelopment project, span almost 10,000 square feet in size....

Retail

London Knightsbridge expects record Christmas turnout, despite tax-free shopping halt

London's iconic shopping district in Knightsbridge anticipates an "exceptional" turnout during the upcoming Christmas holidays, exceeding 2019 levels. The forecast, presented by the Knightsbridge Partnership, suggests a surge in total spending in the area, with Harrods and Harvey Nichols playing central roles. The association notes a monthly...

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Harrods turns Valentino Pink for the festive season

London luxury department store Harrods will glimmer in Valentino Pink PP for the festive season after partnering with Italian fashion house Valentino. The Knightsbridge retailer, which collaborated with Dior last year for the holidays, has unveiled window and outdoor activations with Valentino, including a nine-metre-tall Christmas tree in the...

Fashion

The Handbag Clinic launches in Harrods

UK-based luxury handbag restoration and preowned designer resale retailer The Handbag Clinic has opened an in-store concession in luxury department store Harrods. Located on the fifth floor within the ‘Shoe Heaven’ department, The Handbag Clinic’s concession aims to elevate the post-purchase experience by offering consumers an aftercare...

Management

Harrods continues pandemic recovery as sales, profits jump

Harrods has reported a jump in profit and turnover in its most recent annual trading update as shoppers continue to flock back to physical stores following the end of lockdowns. The British department store chain posted a 42.9 percent increase in turnover to 831.6 million pounds in the 12 months to January 28, according to accounts filed at...

Retail

Dior to open month-long pop-up concept at Harrods

Luxury label Dior is taking to Harrods for the final month of summer with a series of new pop-up concepts that are set to call the department store home over the period. Spanning August 4 to 27, the in-store experiences will house the brand’s autumn/winter 2023/24 ready-to-wear collection over three spaces that each set to highlight a different...

Retail

Etro opens new stores in Harrods, Monte Carlo and Milan

Luxury fashion label Etro has expanded its retail network with new store locations in Monte Carlo, Milan and department store Harrods. Among the openings, the Italian brand unveiled its first mono-brand boutique in Monte Carlo, where for the first time it will house Etro Women and Men’s ready-to-wear collections. This location, as well as its...