All Harrods articles – Page 5
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AnalysisMove of the week: A surprisingly busy end to summer
We work in a frenetic industry, so welcome back to everybody who enjoyed a well-deserved holiday last month (and commiserations to those who didn’t).
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OpinionAstronomic investment needed to fix retail black holes
There is still no substitute for store visits if you want to see reality rather than the ‘fake news’ emanating from the boardroom and the PR department.
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NewsHarrods’ Ward backs Ashley’s HoF turnaround ambition
Harrods managing director Michael Ward has spoken out in support of Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley’s ambitions to restore House of Fraser’s fortunes.
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NewsHarrods hires ex-Booths boss Dee to lead food and home
Harrods has appointed former Booths chief executive Chris Dee to lead its food and home business.
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OpinionOpinion: What Ashley needs to do with House of Fraser
There is an almost pointless anonymity about House of Fraser stores currently. That is the challenge Mike Ashley must address.
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OpinionOpinion: Improving is not winning in retail
The roll call of failed or struggling retailers is growing: Toys R Us, Maplin, Poundworld, Carpetright, Mothercare, House of Fraser.
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OpinionIs it game over for (mass market) department stores?
All but a few high-profile department stores seem to be in trouble, so has the market changed to the point where the sector is just an irrelevance?
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GalleryIn pictures: The charity shop reimagined by Harrods
Harrods has launched a charity shop with a difference, with all proceeds going to the NSPCC in London.
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GalleryHow the West End fares in the beauty department
Department stores generally give prime space to the beauty category, but do they all do the same thing? John Ryan reports.
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AnalysisGlad tidings: 10 ways retail gave back in 2017
Year in, year out, not just during the traditional season of goodwill, retailers give back in countless ways to the communities they serve from Stornoway to Sussex.
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InterviewMichael Ward – the man Harrods can’t do without
Christmas is a crucial time for every retailer but some, like luxury department store group Harrods, really come into their own during the festive season.
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AnalysisInfographic: Harrods' revamp costs and Tesco-Booker
Words and numbers, December 1, 2017: Harrods store revamp costs, Andy Clarke on Tesco-Booker, plus Sports Direct’s mooted £11m payment, John Lewis, and Neon Sheep.
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NewsHarrods launches major £200m refurbishment
Harrods has started a £200m redesign to enhance its appeal to shoppers from overseas, especially those from Asia.
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NewsHarrods financial chief John Edgar exits business
Harrods chief financial officer John Edgar has exited the luxury department store chain after five years.
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GalleryTop of the Shops: The top 25 UK stores by design
Over the past 12 months a lot has happened in retail, and the changes are characterised by Retail Week’s ranking of the top 25 UK stores by design.
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NewsToday in retail: Harrods boosted by Brexit Britain
Harrods was boosted by the influx in foreign tourists over its last full-year, becoming a rare retail beneficiary of the weakened pound.
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NewsHarrods profits soar as tourists snap up Brexit bargains
Sales and profits surged at Harrods during its last financial year as foreign shoppers capitalised on the weak pound to snap up cheaper luxury goods.
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GalleryFirst look: Canada Goose revamps Harrods shop-in-shop
Canadian winter clothing brand Canada Goose has overhauled its Harrods shop-in-shop ahead of its London store opening.
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GalleryIn pictures: Harrods gets a Wellness Clinic boost
At some point in the relatively recent past the concept of ‘wellness’ surfaced and clinics purporting to make this a purchasable reality began to appear.
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DataData: Top 15 retailers to work for in the UK
In the fiercely competitive retail industry, which businesses are a cut above the rest when it comes to attracting and retaining employees?