All Harrods articles – Page 3
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GalleryIn pictures: Great food halls from around the world
As Selfridges’ new owners formally take the keys to the legendary department store business, one of their priorities is to modernise the food hall at the Oxford Street flagship.
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AnalysisIt ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it – expectations of a modern retail leader
The role of the modern retail chief executive is changing – fast – and it is contributing to a shift at the top of leading companies, in some cases prompting the departure of leaders whose commercial prowess and acumen could barely be faulted.
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NewsHarrods takes tough line on strike threat
Department store Harrods may take advantage of new legislation and draft in agency workers in the face of strike action.
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NewsHarrods delays summer Sale due to supply chain disruption
Harrods has delayed its famous summer Sale as its new season stock has yet to arrive.
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NewsHarrods appoints new chief financial officer
Harrods has named Tim Parker as group chief financial officer as it seeks to build operations following tough trading during the pandemic.
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AnalysisTracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.
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NewsInditex, Burberry and Harrods cut ties with Russia
Zara owner Inditex has shut up shop in Russia, closing more than 500 stores and pausing online trading in the country.
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NewsHarrods launches Sale ahead of Christmas as Omicron fears mount
Harrods is starting its famous winter Sale early as rocketing Covid case numbers and associated restrictions hit footfall in central London.
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NewsHarrods swings to a loss as pandemic and Brexit take heavy sales toll
Harrods has swung to a loss after store closures during the pandemic and the impact of Brexit slashed sales in half.
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Retail VoiceLuxury consumers are changing – here’s what you need to know
The past 18 months have seen a transformation of behaviour, with buying online increasingly becoming the norm.
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AnalysisThe changing face of beauty: How brands are setting the foundations for success
As the old saying goes ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ and for consumers looking to purchase beauty products today their eyes are more likely than ever to be fixed on a screen.
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Opinion‘Climate change will collide with business as usual – retailers need to act now’
The Covid pandemic may finally be starting to cool down, but attention this week has shifted to another crisis that’s threatening to boil over – climate change.
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NewsHarrods to open H beauty stores in Edinburgh, Bristol and Newcastle
Harrods is set to open three new H beauty stores across the UK following the successful launch of the new format last year.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Harrods (Overview)
Harrods is known for its world-famous department store with an exceptional and high-quality product range, catered to an upmarket and international clientele.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisHarrods (SWOT)
The essence of the Harrods offer is its exceptional range and high quality. Its gold logo on dark green background – as symbolised by the signature green bag – is synonymous with luxury and has become a global icon. The retailer’s motto, which is engraved above the entrance to the store, is ‘Omnia, Omnibus, Ubique’, which translates as ‘Everything, for Everyone, Everywhere’.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisHarrods (Financials)
Harrods delivered a resilient performance for the year ending 3 February 2024 (FY2023) following a stellar set of results the previous year when it its Knightsbridge store benefitted from a full year of trade (it was closed for 10 weeks during FY2021).
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GalleryStore gallery: Harrods opens Chocolate Hall as Knightsbridge revamp continues
Harrods has opened a new Chocolate Hall as it concludes the restoration of its iconic food halls.
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GalleryIn pictures: New stores that brought the wow factor in lockdown year
2020 may be more synonymous with shuttered stores but it did bring us some eye-catching new shops. Retail Week rounds up some of the best to whet your appetite
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NewsHarrods lockdown closure prompts credit renegotiation
Department store Harrods has renegotiated the covenants of a £200m syndicated loan following the latest Covid-19 lockdown.
