12 Facts About Harvey Nichols

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Harvey Nichols is a British luxury department store chain founded in 1831, at its flagship store in Knightsbridge, London.

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In 1831 Benjamin Harvey Nichols opened a linen shop in a terraced house on the corner of Knightsbridge and Sloane Street in London.

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In 1845 Nichols was promoted to management and in 1848 he married Harvey's niece, Anne Beale.

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Harvey Nichols's replaced Joseph Wan, who held the position of CEO for 21 years and who retired at the end of March 2014.

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5.

Under their management, Harvey Nichols generated 229 million pounds for the year to 30 March 2019, which marked a nine percent increased from the year before.

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In 1996 Harvey Nichols launched its first stand-alone restaurant in London, the OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar, and Brasserie, viewing the River Thames.

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In May 2013, Harvey Nichols announced they were to double the size of the Birmingham store located in The Mailbox complex.

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Harvey Nichols has a one-level store in Pacific Place and a Beauty Bazaar in Hong Kong.

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Doha, Qatar: In 2018, Harvey Nichols opened a store at Doha Festival City in Doha, Qatar.

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Istanbul, Turkey: In Turkey, Harvey Nichols opened a store in Istanbul's Kanyon Shopping Mall on 13 October 2006 and Ankara's Next Level in 2017 .

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In September 2013, Harvey Nichols resumed the sale of fur in its United Kingdom stores following a decade-long embargo.

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12.

Harvey Nichols denied allegations of cruelty and insisted its furs are ethically sourced from reputable suppliers.

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