Urban Retreat issues heartfelt goodbye as it exits Harrods

Published: 20-Apr-2018
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Reena and George Hammer

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Urban Retreat has confirmed it will be leaving Harrods on the 22 April, after 16 years in residence at the high-end London retailer.

The luxury beauty salon on the fifth floor of Harrods was

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