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Harrods ‘considering legal options’ against estate of former owner

Harrods has said it is “considering legal options” against the estate of its former owner, the late Mohamed al-Fayed, who has been accused of sexually assaulting now-former staff members of the luxury department store. According to Sky News, the department store is planning to file a passing-over application in the High Court to secure the...

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Harrods investigating if current staff were involved in allegations against former owner

On the back of a damning investigative exposé by the BBC, British department store Harrods has said it is currently in the midst of an ongoing internal review in regards to allegations made against its late former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed. Note: This article contains brief descriptions of sexual assault that some may find disturbing Speaking to...

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Former Harrods boss accused of sexual assault in new exposé

Over 20 women have come forward as part of a BBC exposé alleging that they were sexually assaulted by former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away at the age of 94 last year. Note: This article contains brief descriptions of sexual assault that some may find disturbing In a newly released documentary and podcast, ‘Al-Fayed: Predator at...

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Cocosa names new general manager

Discount luxury fashion etailer Cocosa has appointed former finance director Stephen Lewis as general manager. Replacing David Llamas who exited the online retailer earlier this year, Lewis who was previously Cocosa’s finance director re-joins the business from womenswear brand Eskay W. The e-tail, which hosts time-sensitive designer sales, has...