Harvey Nichols news and archive

Harvey Nichols to stop selling fur by end of 2023

British department store Harvey Nichols has announced that it is planning to stop selling fur by the end of 2023. The decision comes after an investigation into Chinese fur farms by animal protection organisation Humane Society International (HSI) UK in 2021 found “sickening” evidence of inhumane environments the animals were being kept in....

26 Jan 2023

Retail

Harvey Nichols, John Lewis and Primark among those calling on police to prioritise retail crime

Over 100 retailers have come together in a joint letter to Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales, calling on it to commit to making retail crime a priority in local policing strategies. In the letter, which was shared by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), retailers had expressed increasing concern over the rising levels of...

12 Aug 2022

Business

Harvey Nichols sees sales decline

2021 might have been a turnaround year for many brands and stores after the pandemic, but Harvey Nichols found itself in the red. However, despite a decline in sales and an increase in losses, the store has said they are still prepared to expand and have the cash on hand to do so. Harvey Nichols reported that their losses after taxes had...

28 Dec 2021

Business

Harvey Nichols enters the world of NFTs

British luxury department store Harvey Nichols has become another player in the non-fungible token (NFT) sphere, with the launch of a 20,000 avatar collection and related consumer competition. The NFT avatars were made in collaboration with Rtfkt Studios’ Clone X Project, with some additions also designed by Japanese contemporary artist, Takashi...

2 Dec 2021

Business

Reflaunt excites fashion brands and retailers with their accessible Resale-as-a-Service proposition

Today, vintage and resale are becoming an established and formal element of the fashion industry. A recent report indicated that resale has grown 21 times faster than traditional retail over the past three years. By 2023, the market is set to reach $51bn, growing at an annual projected rate of 16%. In 2020 the market beat those projections, with...

25 Oct 2021

Retail

Harvey Nichols to celebrate 25th anniversary in Leeds

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols Leeds is hosting a series of special celebrations this October to mark its 25th anniversary in the city. Harvey Nichols in Leeds first opened its doors on October 23 1996, to mark the retailer’s first store outside of London, and it fast became the brand’s “Knightsbridge of the North” with its five floors...

18 Oct 2021

Retail

Subscription service Cocoon launches pop-up at Harvey Nichols

Luxury handbag subscription service Cocoon will be opening a new pop-up shop at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London. Set to stay at the location for three months, the service will give shoppers the opportunity to see Cocoon’s handbag collection and learn about the membership subscription service the platform offers. Existing members will...

15 Oct 2021

Fashion

Students University of Salford unveil collaboration with Harvey Nichols

Fashion Design students of Salford University unveiled their collection in collaboration with Harvey Nichols. ‘Made in Salford’ is a specially curated collection, made up of one-off garments designed and crafted by graduate students from the university. Over 30 graduates have been included in the initiative, with more than 150 pieces set to be...

15 Oct 2021

Retail

Harvey Nichols Manchester and University of Salford students collaborate on design venture

Harvey Nichols is soon to unveil its collaboration with fashion design students from the University of Salford, in a partnership that will see the graduates’ work on sale at the retailer’s Manchester-based store. Made in Salford is a specially curated collection, made up of one-off garments designed and crafted by graduate students from the...

17 Sept 2021

Retail

Harvey Nichols launches kidswear resale initiative

After launching a childrenswear department at the beginning of the summer, luxury department store Harvey Nichols is now offering a resale drop-off point for pre-loved kids’ clothing. The British retailer has linked up with second-hand childrenswear marketplace Kids o’Clock for the new service, which will see Harvey Nichols customers receive...

13 Sept 2021

RetailFeatured

Harvey Nichols partners with Reflaunt on luxury resale service

Harvey Nichols is the latest retailer to offer re-commerce after announcing a luxury resale service in partnership with Reflaunt. Launching on August 26, the Reflaunt Resell Service at Harvey Nichols will allow customers to resell bags and any luxury piece in their wardrobe including fashion, accessories and watches. Sellers will earn up to 80...

9 Aug 2021

Retail

Harvey Nichols to launch childrenswear department

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols is launching childrenswear in selected stores and online, catering for newborn, baby, kids and teens. Childrenswear will launch online from June 24 and at its Knightbridge flagship, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh stores from July. The brands to be stocked include international and contemporary brands...

16 Jun 2021