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Harrods releases first ESG report, outlines future goals

British department store retailer Harrods has released its first environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, in which it has outlined both its achievements and its future goals as part of an ongoing “sustainability journey”. Through what has been dubbed ‘The Harrods Path to a Sustainable Future’, the luxury retailer set about detailing...

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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,...

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Harrods expands beauty recycling scheme to all H Beauty stores

Luxury department store Harrods is extending its beauty recycling scheme in collaboration with waste management company MyGroup to its five H Beauty stores across the UK, following a successful trial at its Milton Keynes location last year. The scheme, which allows customers to bring used beauty, make-up and skincare products back to stores to...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...