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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 “...

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Swarovski unveils collaboration with Ariana Grande, pop-up opens in Harrods

Jewellery brand Swarovski has unveiled its first collaboration with brand ambassador Ariana Grande, alongside a series of global pop-ups dedicated to the joint collection. The Wicked-star worked on the 16-piece line with the brand’s global creative director Giovanna Engelbert, with the duo intending to channel both Grande’s “radiant spirit” and...

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Harrods celebrates Lunar New Year with fashion and dining experiences

Luxury department store Harrods is marking the Year of the Snake with an exclusive immersive Labelhood pop-up, alongside a new afternoon tea and spring festival hampers celebrating Chinese cultural heritage. From January 9 to 21, Chinese fashion platform Labelhood will host a special pop-up celebrating the Lunar New Year featuring a curated...

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Christmas displays from around the world

With Christmas fast approaching, FashionUnited has rounded up the best of this year’s festive displays, from Sir Paul Smith’s takeover at Claridge’s in London to Selfridges maximalist take on the holiday season, Saks Fifth Avenue’s dazzling 100th-anniversary showcase in New York, Fenwick’s 12 Days of Christmas in Newcastle, Dior’s showstopping...

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Son of former Harrods owner Al Fayed: 'My father should have been in court'

One of the sons of the deceased businessman Mohamed Al Fayed regrets that his father was not charged during his lifetime with allegations of sexual violence against dozens of women. He wishes the London police investigation "could have taken its course while he was still alive," Omar Al Fayed told the British newspaper 'Mail on Sunday'. He is...

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Harrods unveils new luxury womenswear rooms

Luxury department store Harrods has opened new designer rooms dedicated to timeless luxury womenswear on the first floor of its iconic Knightsbridge store as it looks to reaffirm its status as the “ultimate luxury destination”. Designer Collections Rooms 1 and 2 have been designed by London architectural firm David Collins Studio as part of...

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Harrods launches new e-commerce platform

Department store chain Harrods has unveiled a new e-commerce platform developed in partnership with and powered by enterprise commerce provider Scayle. The “strategic partnership” between the duo aims to “elevate the online purchasing experience”, Harrods said in a release, providing a “seamless journey” across the retailer’s product assortment....

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Formerly incoming Fenwick CEO ‘shocked’ at retailer’s U-turn

Just weeks before Nigel Blow was to take up the role of chief executive at Fenwick, the premium department store chain announced that he would no longer be stepping into the position. Now, Blow has spoken out to bring clarification to the decision. Currently the CEO of Morleys, Blow is a former executive for Harrods, where there is an ongoing...