Selfridges to make redundancies at London HQ and hits out at ‘absence of a tax-free shopping’ May 9, 2024 Luxury department store Selfridges is to make around 70 redundancies at its London head office.
John Lewis brings back ‘never knowingly undersold’ pledge in major U-turn September 5, 2024 Department store chain John Lewis is to bring back its famous ‘never knowingly undersold’ price pledge in a major U-turn. The national retailer has made the move after ditching the commitment over concerns it what less relevant to shoppers two years ago. The price promise, which was first introduced in 1925, will come back into [...]
Misery for London retailers as they face £575m business rates bill November 27, 2023 Retail properties in London could be faced with an extra £575.55m in business rates next year as they are not eligible for support measures.
Dear Diary: Moleskine wants to win the TikTok generation with notebook vending machines October 18, 2022 Beloved by wordsmiths across the globe, Moleskine notebooks are based on the black books of Parisian cafes in the 19th century – where artists would meet up over a glass or three of wine to share notes and experiences. But the firm’s boss is not looking back today – Daniela Riccardi’s eyes are very much on tomorrow’s [...]
Diriyah: The Historic Heart of Saudi Arabia will Transform Urban Living July 24, 2024 Diriyah is one of a number of extraordinary giga-projects funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Mohamed Saad, President of Diriyah DevCo, tells Inside Saudi about the luxury residences and hotels that are being built in Diriyah, Diriyah’s Harrods activation and opportunities for international investors. Jack Dickens (JD) – Tell us about your role as [...]
Qatari investment in London pulled into question over transport advert ban November 26, 2022 Qatar is reportedly reviewing its investment in London after the capital banned the country’s adverts from its transport network. Transport for London (TfL) contacted Q22, the body overseeing the World Cup, to inform them of the ban this week, the Financial Times reported, citing a person involved in the Qatari review. In response, Qatar said [...]
The Michelin Guide 2024 predictions: Our rising stars January 30, 2024 It’s never easy to second-guess the Michelin inspectors’ ratings, but Alex Dalzell has made some calculated predictions
Three shocking moments from The Crown season 6 including Diana revelations November 16, 2023 The Crown season 6 contains the Diana death in Paris. Here are three shocking moments from the first episodes
Friends’ London filming locations remembered as TfL pays touching tribute to Matthew Perry October 30, 2023 TfL has paid tribute to Matthew Perry after the Friends after passed away on Saturday
Harrods slashes 700 jobs as pandemic weighs on high street July 1, 2020 Luxury department chain Harrods has announced it is slashing 700 jobs, as the British high street continues to feel the weight of the coronavirus crisis. In an email to staff, managing director Michael Ward said Harrods was slashing up to 14 per cent of its 4,800-strong workforce due to the “ongoing impact” of Covid-19. Ward [...]