All Harrods articles
Harrods is known for its world-famous department store, catering to upmarket and international clientele. The retailer has eight airport shops in the UK, as well as its flagship London store and a store in China. Founded in 1849 by Charles Henry Harrod, the London store has grown to span over a 1 million sq feet of selling space over seven floors, with 330 departments. The business was sold in 2010 for a reported £1.5bn to Qatar Holding, the sovereign wealth fund of the Qatari royal family. Since 1989, the department store has enforced a dress code for customers, reserving the right to refuse entry to anyone sporting inappropriate or revealing clothing including flip-flops or tracksuits. It partnered with Farfetch to develop a global ecommerce platform for launch in 2020.
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InterviewQ&A: Born Outside Italy founder on gap in luxury trainer market and targeting Selfridges and Harrods in the UK
Retail Week sat down with the founder of new luxury trainer brand Born Outside Italy, to discuss opportunities in the UK market, the importance of physical retail and why there’s still an opportunity within the struggling luxury market.
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NewsHarrods dealing with over 250 claims against former owner Al Fayed
Embattled department store Harrods is in the process of dealing with over 250 claims for compensation being bought against it by former employees alleging historic sexual misconduct against former owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
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GalleryFenwick has unveiled the ‘UK’s biggest beauty hall outside of London’
Department store group Fenwick has opened the doors to what it claims to be “the largest UK beauty hall outside London”.
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NewsAllegations are mounting against former Harrods owner Al Fayed
More women have come forward to say that they were abused by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
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NewsFormer Harrods executive slams Fenwick for blocked CEO move
Long-serving former Harrods executive Nigel Blow has slammed department store chain Fenwick, claiming it withdrew its offer of making him its chief executive because of his time working for Mohamed Al Fayed.
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NewsFormer Harrods director no longer set to take the reins at Fenwick
A former Harrods executive who was set to take the reins at Fenwick later this month has decided not to join the department store, according to reports.
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NewsHarrods boss has apologised and said he was ‘not aware’ of Al Fayed abuse
The managing director of Harrods has said he was “not aware” of allegations of sexual abuse against former owner Mohamed Al Fayed and added that he is “deeply sorry” for “failing colleagues” at the department store.
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NewsEx-Harrods boss says he witnessed ‘abhorrent’ behaviour by Al Fayed
Former Harrods chief executive James McArthur said he witnessed “abhorrent” behaviour from Mohamed Al Fayed, but not sexual abuse.
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NewsHarrods is investigating the role of current staff in allegations of abuse against Al Fayed
Harrods is undergoing an internal review to determine whether any of its current staff was “directly or indirectly” involved in any of the sexual abuse allegations against former owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
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NewsHarrods said it ‘failed employees’ as sex abuse allegations against Al Fayed unfold
Luxury department store Harrods has “sincerely” apologised and acknowledged it “failed employees” as allegations of rape and sexual assault against its former owner Mohamed Al Fayed unfold.
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NewsHarrods has seen its highest ever turnover as sales surge
Luxury department store Harrods has recorded its highest-ever turnover, driven by tourists coming back to London post-pandemic.
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DataRanking: The most productive department stores in the UK
To find out which department stores are firing on all cylinders, we’ve ranked their productivity by sales per employee.
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NewsExclusive: Harrods publishes new ESG report
Luxury department store Harrods has laid out a set of new sustainability goals “for 2024 and beyond”.
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GalleryHarrods celebrates 175 years of trading with year-long special
Harrods is celebrating 175 years of the brand’s establishment with a year-long anniversary celebration.
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NewsHarrods opens new womenswear rooms for 'ultimate shopping experience'
Luxury department store Harrods has opened two new rooms as part of the second phase of its womenswear redevelopment project.
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GalleryIn pictures: The most eye-catching Christmas shop windows
Escapism and the feelgood factor feature strongly in this year’s store Christmas windows in a year that has been difficult for many people.
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DataRanking: The 30 fastest-growing fashion retailers revealed
It has been a tough few years for fashion, and retailers have been battling to lead on style, value and quality despite skyrocketing return rates, competition for customer loyalty and bold sustainability targets.
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NewsHarrods sales and profits climb in post-pandemic bounceback
Luxury department store Harrods has reported strong sales and profit growth after its landmark Knightsbridge store returned to normal trading after the pandemic lockdowns.
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GalleryDior and Harrods reunite for Paris-inspired pop-up
Dior has opened the doors of its new summer pop-up at Harrods, London, in a continued partnership between the fashion house and the department store.
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DataFashion Forward: The top 30 fashion retailers by 2026
Fashion retail has experienced a turbulent time, but retailers investing in elevation, partnerships, acquisitions and focused transformation are set to win. Our Retail Week analysts reveal which retailers will lead the sector in 2026.