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Frasers Group reportedly allowed to bid on Harvey Nichols

British retail giant Frasers Group has been given the green light to place a bid on the ailing luxury retailer, Harvey Nichols. The Sports Direct owner had previously demanded access to the sale process, yet its interest was contested by brands selling through the department store chain that had raised concerns over the potential takeover....

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Next reportedly preparing for bid on Harvey Nichols

British retail giant Next is believed to be preparing to launch a takeover bid for Harvey Nichols just days after the owner of the department store chain announced plans to sell the business. According to Sky News, Next has entered the race to potentially acquire the struggling retailer from billionaire entrepreneur Dickson Poon, who is mulling...

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Owner of Harvey Nichols reportedly exploring options for sale after 35 years

Harvey Nichols may very well be up for sale soon, as Hong Kong retail billionaire owner Sir Dickson Poon is reportedly exploring options. A potential sale of the struggling department store chain would be the end of his 35-year ownership of Harvey Nichols. According to Sky News, Poon has appointed financial advisors FTI Consulting to look into...

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Harvey Nichols launches new wellness destination

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has launched a new wellness destination on the fourth floor of the Knightsbridge store, as part of the ongoing evolution of its flagship to “reflect the changing priorities of modern luxury customers”. The renovated floor aims to offer an “holistic approach to modern wellbeing,” bringing together fashion,...

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Harvey Nichols appoints new buying director for menswear and non-apparel

Harvey Nichols has appointed Shaun Donnelly as buying director for non-apparel and menswear. Donnelly confirmed the news in a post on LinkedIn, where he said he was “happy to share” he was starting the new role and looked forward to “driving the next phase of growth across menswear, footwear and accessories with an incredible team”. Donnelly...

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Harvey Nichols to upgrade loyalty programme as part of transformation efforts

British department store Harvey Nichols has said it will be upgrading its loyalty programme as part of wider transformation efforts. In a statement to FashionUnited, the company said it was enacting the shift to “align with our new creative direction and the way our customers engage with us”. Among the changes, the programme will undertake a...

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Harvey Nichols unveils plans to transform Knightsbridge flagship

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has revealed the first stage of the transformation of its London flagship in Knightsbridge with a reimagined ground floor retail experience, as it looks to reassert itself as a global destination for fashion, accessories and creative innovation. The new-look space, set to open in September, is described as...

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Harvey Nichols puts jobs at risk as it strengthens fashion focus

Harvey Nichols is cutting a number of jobs as it looks to refocus on its core fashion and beauty proposal. The British luxury retailer confirmed the news to FashionUnited, stating that around 5 percent of its employees will be impacted by the restructuring of some teams and changes to several business activities. The shift comes as part of a...

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Watch: From hero gnomes to stylish goats, all the festive fashion films to know for 2024

It’s that time of the year, again. Brands and retailers across the globe have begun unveiling their always highly anticipated festive campaigns. This season, trends seem to revolve around flipping the script on the stress usually associated with the season; incorporating well-known (animated) figures into the storyline; and proposing new...

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Kate Phelan joins Harvey Nichols as creative director

UK’s luxury fashion and beauty retailer Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Kate Phelan to the newly created role of creative director. At Harvey Nichols, the company said in a statement, Phelan will be responsible for brand campaigns, as well as elevating the visual identity of the brand and its creative propositions. She will...

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Julia Goddard to join as CEO of Harvey Nichols

Julia Goddard, EMEA president of Alexander McQueen will be joining Harvey Nichols in June as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Commenting on the new appointment, Sir Dickson Poon and Pearson Poon, chairman and vice chairman of Harvey Nichols said: “Julia is a dynamic business leader with a strong track record of delivering quality growth...

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Swatch opens concession in Harvey Nichols

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has opened a new retail location in London on the ground floor of the luxury department store Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge. The new concession, which has opened in time for Christmas, has been designed with a light and bright aesthetic to showcase Swatch’s collections, including Swatch Neon, Big Bold Irony and the...