Harrods
This coverage examines Harrods’ role and performance within the UK retail sector, focusing on its luxury positioning, store operations, and strategic initiatives. Explore reporting on flagship store developments, seasonal campaigns, brand partnerships, executive changes, and financial performance — all with an emphasis on commercial impact and relevance to professionals managing retail operations, brand strategy, and high-end customer experiences.
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Jul- 2020 -2 JulyHigh Street
Casual Dining Group falls into administration
The owner of Bella Italia and Café Rouge, Casual Dining Group, has fallen into administration. According to a report by the BBC, almost 1,900 of the group’s 6,000 strong workforce have been made redundant, with 91 sites closing their doors for good. The BBC said AlixPartners, the appointed administrators, will…
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2 JulyCoronavirus
High street retailers ‘urgently’ need government recovery plan, says Usdaw
Shopworkers union Usdaw has urged the government to agree with employers and trade unions a recovery plan for the high street as “thousands of further job losses are announced”. The union said the scale of job losses across the retail industry is “accelerating” as the high street continues to struggle…
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1 JulyCoronavirus
Harrods to cut 700 jobs
Luxury department store Harrods is set to cut around 700 jobs as it attempts to weather the storm caused by the coronavirus pandemic. According to The Guardian, Harrods has told its staff that one in seven of its employees would be affected by jobs cut. The paper revealed that in…
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May- 2020 -28 MayHigh Street
McColls appoints Giles David as CFO
McColls Retail Group has announced the appointment of Giles David to its board as chief financial officer (CFO). David will join the group on 1 June having previously held the position of CFO at Casual Dining Group, a position he was appointed to in 2017. He has over 20 years…
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Apr- 2020 -3 AprilPeople Moves
Fenwicks CEO and non-executive chair to exit
Department store chain Fenwicks has announced that its CEO and non-executive chair are to exit the company. Robbie Feather will step down as chief executive and be succeeded by John Edgar, an “experienced” retail executive who spent periods as chief financial officer of both Selfridges and Harrods. Most recently Edgar…
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Mar- 2020 -25 MarchDepartment Stores
Fenwick closes online operations amid Covid-19 virus outbreak
Department store Fenwick has announced the temporary closure of its online operations amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Fenwick closed all its retail stores across the UK last week and has now ceased its e-commerce operations after the prime minister urged all stores selling “non-essential” products to close to help prevent…
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23 MarchEconomy
FCA asks companies to delay preliminary financial accounts
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has requested companies which were due to issue its preliminary trading updates in the next few days to delay publication, amid the ongoing disruptions caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus. The FCA urged all listed companies to observe a moratorium on the publication of…
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20 MarchDepartment Stores
Harrods to close amid coronavirus chaos
World-famous department store Harrods is to close its doors this evening (23 March) due to the coronavirus pandemic. It said the welfare of its community of colleagues, customers and partners has been its “absolute priority throughout this time of uncertainty”. As a result, it has made the “very difficult decision”…
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20 MarchClothing & Shoes
TK Maxx closes UK stores amid Covid-19 virus outbreak
Discount store TK Maxx has become the latest retailer to take the decision to temporarily close its stores amid the recent outbreak of coronavirus. TK Maxx has announced all stores in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia have will close for two weeks. The company has also announced it…
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Feb- 2020 -24 FebruaryDepartment Stores
Harrods security guards’ strike suspended after renewed talks
Strike action by security officers and CCTV operators at department store Harrods has been suspended following renewed talks with the company, Unite revealed on 21 February. The union is recommending members accept a new pay offer tabled by Harrods, which the union said was reached following “constructive negotiations and hard…
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