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Walpole names Fortnum & Mason CEO as chair

Luxury trade association Walpole has named Tom Athron as its new chair, a role he will take up from July 1. Athron, who currently serves as chief executive of Fortnum & Mason, will succeed Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, who is stepping down after finishing the maximum tenure of nine years. Ward will continue on in the newly created...

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New ranking unveils the best department stores in the world

Think back to the best department store experience you've ever had—what made it truly unforgettable? Was it the store’s location, its design, the variety of brands, or the customer service? Whatever the reason, department stores have always been at the heart of the shopping world, doubling up as must-visit landmarks and key destinations for a...

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Fortnum & Mason's theatrical windows signal luxury retail's Holiday strategy

In a challenging retail landscape where department stores increasingly struggle with footfall, Fortnum & Mason has unveiled an ambitious Christmas window display at its Piccadilly flagship, underlining the crucial importance of the festive season for luxury retail revenues. The 316-year-old retailer, which holds two Royal Warrants, has leveraged...

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Fortnum & Mason collaborates with 6 artists for Valentine's Day campaign

Fortnum & Mason has launched an expansive Valentine's Day campaign, titled "Unleash the Love," spanning its Piccadilly store. The central atrium boasts an artistic display of floating hearts, inviting customers to contribute by decorating a large heart with bespoke stickers. Collaborating with six street artists, including ALO, Olly Howe, Luap,...

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Fortnum & Mason to open first overseas standalone store in Hong Kong

Luxury British department store Fortnum & Mason is to open its first standalone store outside of Britain this year at Hong Kong’s Victoria Dockside development. Set to open in September, the new store will span 7,000 square feet, feature a restaurant and a tea room, and will create around 90 jobs, according to the company, who said the move...