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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...

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Harrods opens first beauty emporium in Scotland

Harrods has opened its first stand-alone H beauty destination in Scotland, following the success of its openings at Lakeside in Essex and Centre:MK in Milton Keynes as part of its long term strategy to bring H beauty to beauty communities around the UK. The latest H beauty is located at St James Quarter, in the heart of Edinburgh’s shopping...

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ME+EM open stand-alone concession in Harrods

British womenswear label ME+EM have opened a stand-alone concession in Harrods. Located in the Fashion Lab on the 4th Floor, the new 388 square foot space will house the brand’s ready-to-wear and accessories, with monthly drops of new items. Clare Hornby, ME+EM founder and Creative Director, began her career working on the graduate scheme at...

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Kim Kardashian West’s brand Skims launches in Harrods

Skims, the brainchild of Kim Kardashian West is now available in iconic London department store Harrods. The entrepreneur and reality stars brand launched in September 2019 and has been growing ever since. Skims is designed for all-day comfort and provides a range of underwear, shapewear, and loungewear for every body. Harrods also stocks the...

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The Manic Monday of retail, London sees 660 percent rise in shoppers

No turn of bad weather, chill or flurry, could keep the Brits away from the high streets on Monday, as lockdown entered a less restrictive phase. With many stores and some pubs reopening, the pent-up return to freedom felt for many like a release from prison. The UK’s lockdown has been arduous and one of the longest and strictest in the world....

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Walpole publishes first sustainability report of UK luxury companies

Walpole, the trade body that represents British luxury companies, has published a sustainability report following up to its one year manifesto. In January 2020 Walpole launched its sustainability manifesto with the aim empower its client’s businesses towards a net carbon and zero waste future, supported by strategic partner McKinsey & Company....

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In pictures: Harrods opens Westfield outlet

British department store Harrods has opened the doors of its new concept store at Westfield London. Announced in May, Harrods Outlet aims to help the company sell inventory built up during lockdown and take pressure off its store in Knightsbridge by providing additional space for shoppers who will need to abide by new social distancing measures....

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Harrods to cut up to 14 percent of workforce

British luxury department store chain Harrods is looking to reduce its workforce of 4,800 employees by up to 14 percent to help it cut costs and mitigate the impact of Covid-19. CEO Michael Ward said in an internal note to colleagues, seen by FashionUnited, that “after exploring every option available” the company decided it needs to make...

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Harrods to open Westfield outlet on 3 July

Harrods has confirmed that the doors of its new concept store at Westfield London will open on 3 July. Revealed in May, Harrods Outlet is a new concept store designed to help the luxury department chain sell remaining stock built up during lockdown, while also taking pressure off its store in Knightsbridge and therefore allowing shoppers to more...

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Jimmy Choo debuts make-up collection

Luxury accessories brand Jimmy Choo has branched out into make-up with the launch of its first capsule collection consisting of lipsticks, nail polishes, and fragrances, inspired by its shoes. The ‘Seduction’ collection is inspired by “timeless glamour and red carpet spirit” of the luxury brand and is the embodiment of the label’s “refined...

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40 British luxury brands sign Walpole Sustainability manifesto

London -British luxury lobby group Walpole said 40 members have become signatories to its Sustainability Manifesto. Earlier this year, Walpole launched the British Luxury Sustainability Manifesto – a commitment to helping the British luxury sector become the global leader in sustainability with a focus on four key pillars. The pillars include...

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Harrods to open first department store outside of the UK

Iconic British department store Harrods wants to open its first store outside the UK as early as next year. The chosen location is Shanghai's Pudong district, where the airport is also located and which is known as the home of wealthy millennials. With this move, Harrods aims to serve China's emerging middle class and specifically target the...