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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Mar- 2022 -29 MarchComment
From Vestiaire to Vinted: Why retailers must join the resale revolution
The resale market is booming – growing 11 times faster in fact than the wider retail fashion sector, and predicted to be worth $84 billion by 2030, more than double that of the fast fashion market’s $40 billion expected valuation for the same year. The pandemic has undeniably driven two…
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Aug- 2021 -10 AugustDepartment Stores
Harvey Nichols launches luxury resale service
Harvey Nichols has announced it is to start offering a luxury resale service after partnering with specialist company Reflaunt. From 26 August customers will be able to resell luxury handbags, fashion, accessories and watches, through the Reflaunt-run space on the department store’s website. Sellers will then earn up to 80%…
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Jul- 2021 -12 JulyOnline & Digital
Klarna acquires shopping platform Hero
Klarna has announced the acquisition of the social shopping platform Hero, introducing the platform to its 250,000 retail partners across the world. The platform is reportedly designed to provide consumers with “inspiration, advice and immediately shoppable content produced directly from retailers’ physical stores”. Klarna said the acquisition would allow in-store…
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6 JulyDepartment Stores
Harvey Nichols launches childrens range
Harvey Nichols has selected its Leeds store as one of several across the country to stock the company’s first children range. The retailer will stock 25 kidswear brands and over 700 different styles in their Briggate store later this month with the entire range also available to buy online. The…
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Jul- 2020 -20 JulyCoronavirus
Harvey Nichols warns staff of redundancies
Harvey Nichols has reportedly warned staff they may be facing a slew of redundancies in the wake of coronavirus. According to the Times, chief executive Manju Malhotra warned “there may be staff redundancies at all locations” in an email sent to 1,500 staff, adding that the crisis would “change the…
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Dec- 2019 -20 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Fiona Firth appointed managing director of Net-a-Porter menswear
Fiona Firth has been appointed as managing director of Mr Porter, the menswear arm of online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter. Firth was buying director of the division since April 2016, where she delivered “exceptional campaigns that have redefined the luxury menswear e-commerce experience”. During her tenure, she has helped launch exclusive…
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Sep- 2018 -14 SeptemberDepartment Stores
London department stores smash own windows
London department stores including Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Fortnum & Mason have smashed their own windows to commemorate the centenary of women’s voting rights. The move is the result of a partnership between the British Fashion Council (BFC) and the Mayor of London’s ‘Behind Every Great City’ campaign. The mayoral…
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Jun- 2018 -12 JuneOnline & Digital
Harvey Nichols to offer ‘live shopping’ online
British luxury department store Harvey Nichols has become the first retailer to offer ‘live shopping’ online due to its partnership with retail technology company Hero. Harvey Nichols now provides online and offline shopping experiences to customers enabling them to reach stylists from its seven UK stores in addition to its…
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Mar- 2018 -12 MarchLuxury Goods
Farfetch poised to make £4bn IPO after hiring US banks
Online luxury retailer Farfetch has hired bankers from JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs as it readies itself to make an initial public offering (IPO). Farfetch, launched in 2008, enables nearly 900 boutiques and luxury brands to sell their designer products to around two million from 190 countries. According to reports,…
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