Harrods

Today’s news in brief-20/2/24

Julian Dunkerton is reportedly in discussions with US investor Davidson Kempner regarding a potential deal to take the company private.…

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DukesHill appoints new non-executive chairman

DukesHill Ham Company has appointed Chris Dee, former director of food and home at Harrods and CEO of Booths, as…

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THG acquires skincare brand Biossance

THG has agreed to acquire skincare brand Biossance from US biotechnology group Amyris Inc for a maximum consideration of $20m…

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Today’s news in brief-20/11/23

Van hire firm Redde Northgate has reportedly approached Halfords with a proposed £1.3bn merger deal, indicating a nil-premium merger. Talks…

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Fortnum and Mason boss urges gov to scrap tourist tax

Fortnum and Mason boss Tom Athron has urged the government to scrap the tourist tax or risk businesses losing sales…

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Kurt Geiger owner eyes £400m sale

The private equity backers of Kurt Geiger are reportedly considering a £400m sale of the brand. According to Sky News,…

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Small businesses to be offered rent-free stores on Oxford Street

Westminster City Council has partnered with New West End Company to launch a new programme called Meanwhile On: Oxford Street,…

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The Vampire’s Wife served winding up petition by HMRC

The Vampire’s Wife has been issued with a winding up petition from HMRC on Friday (30 June), according to filings…

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Kurt Geiger prepares for international expansion amid new funding

Kurt Geiger, the premium footwear and accessories brand owned by international private equity firm Cinven, has recently agreed a new…

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Harrods boss calls for return of VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors

The managing director of Harrods, Michael Ward, has called on the government to rethink its removal of VAT-free shopping for…

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