Luxury car worth £1.2m clamped outside Harrods

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A luxury car valued at £1.2m was clamped outside Harrods in central London after being illegally parked.

The Koenigsegg CCXR and a £350,000 Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce were both clamped on the afternoon of 22 July.

Kensington and Chelsea Council said the light-blue vehicles were in serious contravention of parking rules.
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Posted in Automobile
Harrods in talks to open Shanghai store

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Luxury department store, Harrods is currently negotiating the possibility of launching its first branch outside the UK in Shanghai’s Bund area.

However, if the talks resulted in a partnership with Shanghai’s municipal government, it would take around two-and-a-half years to finalize the project.

“China is the most probable [option for a foreign branch], but we would have to do a lot of work first”, Harrods managing director, Michael Ward said.
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Posted in Luxury Trends
Harrods to open in Shanghai?

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After London’s most famous department store Harrods changed hands this weekend, new owner, Qatar Holding is considering a Chinese branch.

The company behind the investments of the Qatari royal family bought the store on May 8 for £1.5 billion after months of negotiating between Qatar Holding’s CEO, Ahmad al-Sayed, and former Harrods owner, Mohammed al-Fayed.

Now, new projects are on the horizon for the British house, including a new luxury online store and expanding the house name brand beyond souvenirs.
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Harrods sold to Qatar Holdings

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Mohammed Al Fayed has sold London department store Harrods to the Qatari royal family’s investment company for a reported £1.5bn ($2.3bn).

The Egypt-born tycoon acquired the business in Knightsbridge following a £615m takeover in 1985.

Ken Costa, an adviser to the deal with Qatar Holdings, said Mr Al Fayed was retiring “to spend more time with his children and grandchildren”.
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Easter at Harrods

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Find something unique to put on your table this Easter at Harrods, where a premium collection of chocolate eggs are available.

The Harrods Chocolatier Easter Egg, is available in Milk, Dark or White chocolate.

The smooth egg opens to reveal a gourmand array of heavenly Marc de Champagne truffles. £34.95

Posted in Gastronomy & Dining
Macallan Linley Whisky Case

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Recently, Macallan unveiled an exquisite whisky cabinet handcrafted from English Burr Oak, by Viscount Linley.

It was produced solely for Harrods and contains six bottles of vintage Macallan malt whisky from 1937, 1940, 1948, 1955, 1966 and 1970.

It is handcrafted from English Burr Oak and also includes six bespoke Linley crystal tumblers as well as a cigar humidor.

Posted in Wine Champagne and Spirits

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