All Harrods articles – Page 9
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AnalysisAnalysis: Department stores' international presence
As House of Fraser prepares for an overseas assault, with its first international store due to open this year and multi-language and currency websites planned for next year, Retail Week takes a look at who is doing what overseas in the department store sector.
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News
Marks & Spencer braced for Qatari takeover bid
British department store Marks & Spencer is braced for a reported £8bn takeover bid from Qatar.
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Analysis
Retailers’ hotel ventures: What do retailers need to know?
Ikea’s new partnership with Marriott International is the latest example of a retailer venturing into the hotel business to strengthen its brand.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Christmas windows that catch the eye
From fairy tale landscapes to a focus on product, there is a wide variety of windows this year. John Ryan reports from London’s West End.
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News
Sarah Brown takes non-executive role at Harrods
Sarah Brown, the wife of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, has been appointed as a non-executive director of Harrods, it has emerged.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Disney pop-up, Harrods, Knightsbridge
When is a pop-up not a pop-up? When it’s an installation.
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Analysis
Analysis: Retailers spread the word with in-store magazines
Despite the proliferation of online content, the in-store magazine has grown in stature and sophistication, providing customer reach and engagement.
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News
Harrods unveils new distribution centre as it prepares for growth
Harrods has unveiled its new distribution centre as part of its growth strategy.
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Opinion
Blog: Online editorial content will help to capture customers
Yesterday’s announcement that My-Wardrobe.com has poached Harrods.com editor Nicola Copping to fill the newly created role of editor-in-chief, highlights the growing focus on editorial content for retailers.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Harrods’ unveils its new toy department
The London department store, Harrods’ Toy Kingdom is designed to impress both children and parents. It won’t disappoint.
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News
Harrods owners pay themselves £100m dividend
Harrods’ Qatari owners paid themselves a £100.5m dividend after the retailer posted record profits in its last financial year.
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News
Selfridges hires two new directors
Premium department store Selfridges has appointed Brian Hannon as director of food and restaurants and also promoted Mark Raban to finance director for Selfridges and sister company Brown Thomas.
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News
Harrods profits soar 15% despite economic woes
Famous department store Harrods achieved a 15% uplift in profit last year as it defied the economic gloom.
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News
Retailers on their marks to chase Olympic gold
Hopes are high for boost to consumer sentiment and Games sales fillip.
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Gallery
In pictures: Harrods unveils its Christmas World
The luxury retailer Harrods’ earliest ever unveiling of its Christmas World department coincides with Olympics fever this year.
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News
Harrods opens doors to its new Toy Kingdom
Luxury department store Harrods last week opened its £7m revamped toy department that features a room dedicated to science-themed toys called ‘The Odyssey’ as well as a shop featuring real trees in the ‘Enchanted Forest’.
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Opinion
Comment: iPat on the back for Harrods
IPads and a well-chosen partnership pave the way for an enhanced customer experience at Harrods.
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News
Selfridges' finance boss moves to Harrods
Selfridges’ group finance director John Edgar has jumped ship to join rival Harrods.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Nespresso London flagship opens
Nespresso has opened its first London standalone flagship. John Ryan discovers how the brand has made the most of its product.
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Analysis
Retailers test-drive digital signage
After a period of scepticism, retailers are beginning to try out different uses of digital signage. Rebecca Thomson finds out if it’s worth it.
