All Harrods articles – Page 6
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NewsHarrods boss Michael Ward to remain in charge until next January
Outgoing Harrods managing director Michael Ward will remain at the helm of the business until early next year after having his tenure extended.
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VideoHarrods: creating a world-class online luxury shopping experience
The iconic department store in Knightsbridge offers an unrivalled experience for its shoppers, but how best to translate this online?
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NewsRetail Diary: Venters vents Venice frustration and Harrods is out of Africa
Venters lift checkout Venters vents Venice frustration The life and times of Ewan Venters. Last month he was tweeting images of his encounter with Dame Barbara Windsor, who celebrated her honour from the Queen at Fortnum & Mason’s tea salon. Fast forward just a couple of weeks ...
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NewsRetail Week Live: Harrods on the importance of creating content
Harrods boss Michael Ward said the department store had become a content creator by boosting its level of video and making strides in social media.
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NewsHarrods veteran Michael Ward to step down as managing director this summer
Harrods’ longstanding managing director Michael Ward is to stand down from the luxury department store retailer this summer it is understood.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Harrods, Ikea and Argos
Retail news round-up on March 11, 2016: Harrods managing director to depart this summer and Ikea doubles its annual profit in Ireland.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Harrods recruits faces that fit its famous reputation
Every year about 15 million people surge through the doors of Harrods, probably the most famous department store in the world.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tackle your biggest business challenges at Retail Week Live
Retail is changing rapidly, make sure your company is well-equipped to change with it by attending Retail Week Live next month.
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NewsHarrods managing director appointed chairman at trade body Walpole
Walpole has appointed Harrods managing director Michael Ward as its chairman, who will replace Ben Hughes at the luxury brands trade body.
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DataData: Top 30 bricks-and-mortar retailers by sales densities
Discount grocer Aldi has surged into the UK’s top five retailers by sales densities, but technology titan Apple leads the way.
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NewsRetail diary: Tecso’s Blueberry Monday and Ann Summers drama cast revealed
Tesco gets fruity on Blue Monday, former Corrie star in Ann Summers TV series and footballer Adebayor is torque of town after Harrods visit.
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GalleryStore gallery: A snapshot of some of London's best Christmas shops
The festive season may be in full swing but there’s still time to deck the halls with seasonal trinkets from London’s Christmas shops.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will the slipper fit for Kurt Geiger's third buyer in five years?
Private equity group Cinven has struck a £245m deal to acquire footwear retailer Kurt Geiger, making it the third owner in five years.
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NewsHarrods pre-tax profits up 4.2% despite "tough conditions"
Luxury department store Harrods has reported a 4.2% rise in full-year pre-tax profits despite “tough trading conditions” in which sales fell.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hamleys, Harrods, retail sales and more
Retail news round-up on October 30, 2015: Hamleys sold for £100m, Harrods slashes dividend pay-out to Qatari owners and consumer morale dips in October.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on living wage, Tesco and Jigsaw
Retail news round-up on September 2, 2015: Part-time female staff earn less than living wage and Jigsaw to make comeback in Ireland after eight years.
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NewsRetail Diary: Harrods wings it with pop-up and Apple pain for Sainsbury’s
Bruce Dickinson’s jets take flight at Harrods, Sainsbury’s staff experience Apple pain and why diamonds are not Bloomingdale’s best friend.
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OpinionComment: Selfridges' Christmas shop opening enhances 'maverick' reputation
Selfridges’ move to open its Christmas shop in August is entirely in keeping with its now established reputation as a maverick retailer.
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NewsSocial media ranking: How the UK's biggest retailers perform on Twitter
Retail Week took to Twitter to discover which retailers are the best at building relationships with customers on the social platform.
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NewsCentral London shops to create 2,000 jobs after Sunday trading shake-up
Retailers in central London have pledged to create 2,000 jobs if Sunday trading hours are extended, following George Osborne’s Budget.