Fashion
Harrods warns customers of data theft in latest IT breach
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Bloomberg
Published
September 28, 2025
Customers of Harrods Ltd., the luxury London department store, had their personal data stolen, the latest in a string of cyberattacks and IT breaches affecting major UK businesses this year.
Data including names and contact details for some Harrods customers were taken from the systems of a “third-party provider,” a spokesperson for the store said in an emailed statement. The retailer declined to identify the provider, citing an “ongoing criminal investigation.”
UK companies have come under a wave of cyberattacks this year, including against retailer Marks & Spencer Group Plc and automotive firm Jaguar Land Rover. Harrods, owned by the Qatari sovereign wealth fund and known for its flagship store in London’s Knightsbridge district, was itself hit with an attempted hack in May.
“No Harrods system has been compromised,” the spokesperson said. “It is important to note that the data was taken from a third-party provider and is unconnected to attempts to gain unauthorised access to some Harrods systems earlier this year.”
The breached information didn’t include account passwords or payment details while impacted customers have been contacted, the spokesperson said.
Published
September 28, 2025
The Lycra Company has promoted Robert Johnston to the role of chief operating officer, alongside the appointment of Doug Kelliher to the role of executive vice president, product.
A 35-year veteran of the American apparel maker, Johnston previously served as executive vice president, operations. In this expanded role, the executive’s scope will now include product development, in addition to his current oversight of global manufacturing operations and IT.
He will also manage R&D talent, lab resources, and pilot production to drive innovation across the product portfolio, supporting growth opportunities identified by Kelliher’s team.
With more than 30 years of product leadership experience at Timberland, Velcro Companies, Polartec and Milliken & Company, Kelliher will lead The Lycra Company’s product management team in developing and executing strategy across fibers, fabrics, and garments.
“As the apparel industry continues to evolve, our focus remains on delivering high-performance solutions that meet consumer needs and help brands and retailers differentiate and thrive,” said Gary Smith, CEO of The Lycra Company.
“Doug and Robert bring exceptional leadership, vision, and industry expertise to their roles, strengthening our ability to co-create with customers, accelerate innovation, and bring transformative technologies to market faster and more efficiently.”
Early this year, Lycra promoted Melissa Riggs to the role of chief marketing officer.
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The country had shipped sportswear worth $***.*** million in the first seven months of last year. Outbound shipments have been on a continuous decline since ****, according to sourcing intelligence tool TexPro, signalling persistent pressure from slower consumer spending and increasing competition from Southeast Asian producers.
Shipments to Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa followed the same downward trend. Exports to China’s largest market, Europe, dipped to $***.*** million in the first seven months of ****, accounting for **.** per cent of total shipments. Trade with Europe slipped *.** per cent from $***.*** million in the corresponding period of ****, largely due to soft retail demand and cautious restocking by European brands.
“We believe that even in a digitalized world, creative and emotionally engaging physical retail concepts play an important role as the hearts of brand culture, fueling omnichannel growth. We are excited together with our esteemed partner Sidefame to take this next step in Hong Kong to build up the Marimekko phenomenon. The experiential and modular flagship at Leighton Road follows our most updated store concept and acts as a window to Marimekko’s optimistic lifestyle philosophy and art of printmaking, inspiring both new and existing customers,” says Natacha Defrance, Senior Vice President, Sales, Region East at Marimekko.
Marimekko has opened a flagship store in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay on October 16, 2025, in partnership with Sidefame Ltd.
The refurbished Leighton Road location features the brand’s latest experiential concept, showcasing fashion, accessories, home products, and fabrics.
The store highlights Marimekko’s Unikko print and supports the company’s Asia-focused 2023–2027 growth strategy.
The new flagship store’s exterior highlights Marimekko’s celebrated Unikko print, whereas the interior design is inspired by Marimekko’s own textile printing factory in Helsinki, Finland. The store features a curated assortment of Marimekko’s lifestyle products ranging from fashion, bags and accessories to home items, including printed fabrics.
During the strategy period of 2023–2027, Marimekko is focused on scaling its business, with Asia as the most important geographical area for international growth. The company approaches its market areas through key cities, such as Hong Kong. Renowned as a major hub for creativity, fashion and design, Hong Kong provides an opportunity to build brand awareness and positioning with a wider impact in Asia. Marimekko operates in Asia mainly through a loose franchise partnership model.
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