All Harrods articles
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Data
Mapped: Retail’s 101 favourite stores and where to find them
Retail leaders, journalists and commentators told us their favourite stores. Here is where in the world you can find them.
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Feature
Retail’s 101 favourite stores as chosen by the bosses of M&S, John Lewis, Ikea, Boots and more
From hometown heroes to international inspiration, we asked retailer leaders, commentators and our journalists to name their favourite store in the world. The result is 101 stores that show bricks-and-mortar retail at its very best.
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Interview
Q&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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News
Harrods 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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Gallery
Fenwick 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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News
Allegations 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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News
Former 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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News
Former 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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News
Harrods 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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News
Ex-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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News
Harrods 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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News
Harrods 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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News
Harrods 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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Data
Ranking: 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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News
Exclusive: 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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Gallery
Harrods 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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News
Harrods 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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Gallery
In 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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Data
Ranking: 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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News
Harrods 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.