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Walpole names Fortnum & Mason CEO as chair

Luxury trade association Walpole has named Tom Athron as its new chair, a role he will take up from July 1. Athron, who currently serves as chief executive of Fortnum & Mason, will succeed Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, who is stepping down after finishing the maximum tenure of nine years. Ward will continue on in the newly created...

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MFW Men's SS26 showcased a “lifestyle-led approach to dressing”

Milan Men’s Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, which took place from June 20 to 24, was “less about trends and more about lifestyle,” according to Simon Longland, fashion buying director at Harrods. “With several key players absent from the official schedule, this edition of Milan Men’s Fashion Week relied heavily on presentations,” said Longland...

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Schiaparelli doubles footprint at Harrods in London

Haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion house Schiaparelli has doubled the size of its shop-in-shop at luxury department store Harrods in London to increase its brand presence in the UK. The new apartment-like boutique, located on the first floor of the Knightsbridge department store, has been expanded to 2,390 square feet and redesigned to...

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Ulla Johnson debuts first UK retail presence in Harrods

New York-based womenswear brand Ulla Johnson has opened its first-ever UK retail presence with a dedicated shop-in-shop at luxury department store Harrods. Located on the fourth floor of Knightsbridge retailer, the Ulla Johnson shop has been designed to offer an immersive brand experience, introducing UK consumers to the brand’s signature custom...

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Harrods ‘considering legal options’ against estate of former owner

Harrods has said it is “considering legal options” against the estate of its former owner, the late Mohamed al-Fayed, who has been accused of sexually assaulting now-former staff members of the luxury department store. According to Sky News, the department store is planning to file a passing-over application in the High Court to secure the...

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Harrods names Geoff Weaver as CFO

Harrods has appointed Geoff Weaver to the role of chief financial officer. He joins the luxury department store chain from travel and tourism firm Tui, where over the course of 14 years he held a range of leadership roles. Most recently, Weaver had served as director of operational excellence and finance for Tui Technology, a role he had taken...

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UK plans 16 million pounds cybersecurity scheme following M&S and Harrods attacks

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden has announced a 16 million pound cyber security scheme following targeted attacks on Marks & Spencer, Harrods and Co-Op over the past few weeks. Speaking at the CyberUK conference this week, McFadden said “cybersecurity is not a luxury but an absolute necessity”, adding that the recent attacks on...

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Retailers should regularly review cyber controls as threat of attack increases

In view of recent cyber attacks on British department store Harrods, apparel retailer Marks & Spencer and others, audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK is advising retailers to regularly review their cyber risk controls to ensure “they are as robust as possible”. “Retailers are already navigating a difficult trading environment shaped by fragile...

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Paris Texas opens pop-up at Harrods

Italian luxury footwear brand Paris Texas has opened an exclusive pop-up at Harrods in London to showcase its spring/summer 2025 collection. The pop-up is located on the fifth floor of Harrods and will run until March 30. The space has been designed to reflect the contemporary design elements of the footwear brand’s Milan headquarters and...

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Harrods buying director says PFW AW25 was a “study in contrasts”

Paris Fashion Week (PFW) autumn/winter 2025 collections were a “study in contrasts,” according to Simon Longland, buying director – fashion at Harrods, following London Fashion Week offering “refined impact” and Milan Fashion Week leaning “towards caution rather than bold reinvention”. “While some houses navigated creative transitions, others...

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MFW AW25 collections were cautious, according to Harrod's buying director

Milan Fashion Week (MFW) autumn/winter 2025 collections were more cautious than bold, according to Simon Longland, buying director – fashion at Harrods, following the “refined impact” from designers at London Fashion Week. “The mood of Milan Fashion Week felt like a direct continuation of the menswear AW25 collections presented in January,” said...

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Harrods buying director states LFW AW25 was “a study in refined impact”

For many, London Fashion Week’s autumn/winter 2025 season was quieter, feeling the impact of a shorter schedule and the loss of shows from designers such as JW Anderson, while for others it showcased how resilient and creative designers in London are. For Simon Longland, buying director – fashion at Harrods, London Fashion Week this season was “...