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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...

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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...

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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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Ninety Percent opens pop-up at Harrods

Sustainable womenswear label Ninety Percent has opened its first London pop-up shop at Harrods. The pop-up, located on the 4th floor of Harrods, showcases the brand’s autumn/winter 2023 collection, including dresses, tailoring and outerwear, alongside a number of exclusive styles only available at the luxury department store. The offering is the...

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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...

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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...

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Erve Unveils Exclusive Barbie Collection at Harrods

Erve, a leading company in licensed and branded apparel and accessories, is proud to announce its exclusive Barbie collection at Harrods. The collection was launched on July 21st, 2023, located on the 4th floor in Harrods’ childrenswear section. This collaboration celebrates the iconic Barbie brand and showcases the creativity and craftsmanship...

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Harrods to open first private members’ club in Shanghai

Luxury department store Harrods is targeting the ultra-rich in China with its first-ever private members’ club, which will open in Shanghai, complete with an exclusive Gordon Ramsay restaurant. Harrod’s ‘The Residence’ will be located on level two of Cha House in the heart of Shanghai, and will house a bar, lounge, private dining rooms and...

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Manolo Blahnik launches first men’s pop-up at Harrods

Luxury footwear label Manolo Blahnik has opened its first-ever men’s pop-up in partnership with Kurt Geiger at Harrods in London. The men’s pop-up on the second floor of Harrods opened on June 19 and will run for six weeks, until July 31. The colourful retail space showcases a special preview of the Manolo Blahnik autumn 2023 collection...

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Hylo Athletics opens pop-up at Harrods

London-based Hylo Athletics, the B Corp and vegan-certified sportswear brand founded in 2020 by ex-footballer Michael Doughty, has opened a summer pop-up at Harrods showcasing its innovative trainers and allowing customers to recycle their old trainers. The pop-up, situated on the second floor, will run until July 31 and features a Hyloop...

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Harrods to open Prada Caffé pop-up until end of 2023

Nine years after Prada launched its Pradasphere at Harrods, a temporary exhibition and café celebrating the brand’s 100 year anniversary, Prada is back with one of its favoured concepts: the Prada Caffé. The luxury department store will open the Caffé doors on Friday, where the fashion house is serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, small bites and...