Luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols is increasing its focus on beauty and fashion, in a move that could leave several jobs at risk.
A strategic shake-up will reportedly lead the retailer to drop its food products and hampers, which are being viewed as "non-core" parts of its business, according to The Times.
However, this could reportedly see 70 jobs cut from Harvey Nichols' estimated 1,400 staff.
"Harvey Nichols is undergoing a significant transformation to re-establish the brand as a British icon and flagship destination,” a spokesperson for Harvey Nichols told The Times.
"As part of this transformation, we have already secured 75 new fashion brands for 2025.
"In line with this strategy and the focus on our core fashion and beauty edit, we are putting forward proposals regarding the non-core areas of our business and the restructuring of some of our teams.
"We are committed to supporting all affected employees through this transition and ensuring the long-term success of our business."
The decision to double down on beauty follows Harvey Nichols revealing plans to close its standalone beauty shop in March 2025.
The luxury department store chain’s Beauty Bazaar in Liverpool’s ONE shopping centre will shut up shop in 2025 after more than a decade.
Harvey Nichols said in a statement at the time: “As we implement our strategy to reposition Harvey Nichols for growth, our emphasis is on full category stores within our estate.
“We have reviewed our store portfolio and mutually agreed with the landlord of our Beauty Bazaar location in Liverpool to surrender the lease as we focus on investment into full-category stores.
“Unfortunately, this means that our employees in the Liverpool store may be at risk of redundancy.”
Former Alexander McQueen President Julia Goodard was appointed CEO of the chain last year.
Kate Phelan, meanwhile, was named the fashion and beauty retailer’s first-ever Creative Director shortly after.
Cosmetics Business has contacted Harvey Nichols for a comment.