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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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.
News
Harvey Nichols acquired by Frasers Group
2026-08-13T12:31:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan
Frasers Group has scooped up luxury department store retailer Harvey Nichols in a pre-pack deal that preserves over 1,000 jobs.

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News

Frasers acquisition of Harvey Nichols imminent

2026-08-13T06:24:00+01:00By George MacDonald

Tycoon Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is poised to buy the famous department store group Harvey Nichols as early as today.

Opinion

‘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

As Frasers tycoon Mike Ashley circles Harvey Nichols, the big question is whether he keeps the famous Knightsbridge branch. Does the site have more value being converted to residential or office use, wonders former Selfridges boss 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
Could Harvey Nichols acquisition finally help Next crack the luxury market?
2026-07-08T14:29:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan
Next plots offer for Harvey Nichols
2026-07-06T06:16:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Harvey Nichols owner looks for rapid sale - reports
2026-07-02T06:01:00+01:00By George Arnett

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