Harvey Nichols
This coverage explores Harvey Nichols’ role and performance within the UK retail landscape. Reporting includes store openings and refurbishments, leadership changes, marketing campaigns, financial results, and strategic initiatives. With a focus on the brand’s positioning in the luxury and premium retail segment, the content supports executives and managers tracking developments in high-end retail, customer engagement, and competitive dynamics.
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Jun- 2025 -16 JuneDepartment Stores
Liberty appoints new London flagship store director
Liberty has appointed Beverley Devonish as store director of its Regent Street flagship, as the British department store marks its 150th anniversary. Devonish joins with more than 20 years’ experience in luxury fashion and retail, having previously held senior roles at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Dover Street Market. In her…
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Apr- 2025 -14 AprilAdvice
US tariffs and De Minimis changes: What you need to know
Global markets may well be rebounding after President Trump announced a “universal 10%” tax on all imports, except China which has now been hit with a 125% levy. Although many who had anticipated a global economic crisis may feel a sense of relief today, the reality remains that the United…
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9 AprilLuxury Goods
Michael Kors UK FY revenues fall 20% amid lower demand
Michael Kors UK has seen a 20% reduction in its revenues during the year ended 30 March 2024, following the impact of low consumer confidence. While the brand’s filings at Companies House showed that its turnover decreased from £77.1m to £70.8m in the 12-month period, its pre-tax profits jumped from…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryFeatures
The decline of UK department stores: can they survive?
The decline of department stores in the UK has been one of the most significant shifts in the retail sector in recent years. High street giants that once defined the shopping experience have faced unprecedented challenges, leaving behind empty storefronts and a stark reminder of how much the landscape has…
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7 FebruaryPeople Moves
John Lewis appoints Net-A-Porter MD as CCO
John Lewis has announced the appointment of Vikki Kavanagh as chief commercial officer to run the retailer’s commercial function. Kavanagh joins John Lewis from Yoox Net-A-Porter Group where she most recently served as managing director of both Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter. Before her MD positions, Kavanagh previously held senior buying…
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6 FebruaryFeatures
Are we in the golden age of drinking at home?
The wine retail market has shown surprising resilience over the 2024 Christmas period, with a number of wine-specific groups outperforming the broader market. With trends shifting towards at-home experiences, and with people reportedly frequenting pubs less and less outside of special occasions, it’s tempting to wonder: Are we living in…
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Nov- 2024 -4 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-4/11/24
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa and partner Victoria Price have taken a substantial stake in the Manchester-based secondhand clothing platform GoThrift through their new investment fund, Boulder Investco. Established to support high-growth UK startups, Boulder Investco has also committed £10m to the Liverpool-based protein supplement company Applied Nutrition. Issa, a key…
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4 NovemberPeople Moves
Harvey Nichols appoints new creative director
UK luxury fashion and beauty retailer Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Kate Phelan to the newly created role of creative director, with immediate effect. Phelan, one of Britain’s “most esteemed” stylists, is regarded as a “pivotal” figure in the modern British fashion scene. She began her career at…
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Apr- 2024 -29 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-29/4/24
Ted Baker’s European operations are on the brink of administration, endangering 149 jobs. The potential collapse affects stores and concessions in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. This development follows the appointment of restructuring firm Teneo as administrator of Ted Baker by its owner, Authentic Brands Group, after a £210m acquisition…
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29 AprilDepartment Stores
Sir Dickson Poon invests a further £25m in Harvey Nichols
Sir Dickson Poon, the owner of Harvey Nichols, will be investing a total of £32.5m in the retail group, having lent the department store £25.5m last week, with plans to invest a further £7m. The news, which is based on accounts filed at Companies House, comes as Poon aims to…
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