Harvey Nichols

British department store chain Harvey Nichols was founded in 1831. It currently operates stores in seven locations across the UK and Ireland, including its flagship store in Knightsbridge, London. Harvey Nichols also has a number of international stores in Asia and the Middle East. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Harvey Nichols and the department stores sector.

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News
Mike Ashley says Burnham's 'populist policies' will not help high street
2026-08-27T15:45:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Mike Ashley has written to prime minister Andy Burnham criticising his “recent populist policies” and asked what policies he will implement to help him turn around Harvey Nichols.
Opinion
‘The Harvey Nichols brand still carries value and affection’
2026-08-24T05:30:00+01:00By Maureen Hinton
Frasers’ experience with Flannels could provide the launch pad for a new iteration of Harvey Nichols, believes analyst Maureen Hinton
News
Frasers to pay off former Harvey Nichols owner’s debt to stylists
2026-08-20T15:50:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan
Frasers Group has shared it is making goodwill payments to personal shoppers and stylists who were owed money by Harvey Nichols under its previous ownership.

More on Harvey Nichols

Opinion

‘Department stores’ quest for grail of success continues’

2026-08-14T13:15:00+01:00By George MacDonald

Harvey Nichols has yet to find contemporary relevance, but news this week from Fenwick, Harrods and John Lewis showed that other department store groups are not standing still, believes George MacDonald

Analysis

Can Harvey Nichols prove its worth to Frasers?

2026-08-14T10:27:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan

Harvey Nichols was once London’s glitzy department store, but now it’s facing an uncertain future as new owner Frasers Group warns there are “tough choices” to be made.

Harvey Nichols acquired by Frasers Group
2026-08-13T12:31:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan
Frasers acquisition of Harvey Nichols imminent
2026-08-13T06:24:00+01:00By George MacDonald
‘Without a shining London flagship, it’s difficult for Harvey Nichols to be seen as a leading light’
2026-08-12T09:50:00+01:00By Peter Williams
Frasers leads Harvey Nichols takeover race
2026-08-10T06:23:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan

Mike Ashley casts doubt over Harvey Nichols’ prospects
2026-08-07T06:11:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan
Poundland owner makes bid for Harvey Nichols
2026-07-30T13:15:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Frasers and Next to make offers for Harvey Nichols as deadline looms
2026-07-28T06:23:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Harvey Nichols bidders told it needs £60m for transformation
2026-07-27T06:29:00+01:00By Megan Robinson

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