Harvey Nichols to Close Dublin Store After Liquidation

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Harvey Nichols, the nearly 200-year-old British luxury department store chain, is closing its only store in Ireland after the Dublin business was placed in liquidation, marking the retailer's exit from the Irish market. The store, located in Dundrum Town Centre, is expected to cease trading on September 13, 2026, affecting 33 employees. Grant Thornton's John Boland and Nicholas O'Dwyer were appointed provisional joint liquidators in August after the company was found insolvent. The closure follows years of losses, with net liabilities rising from €19.4 million in 2021 to €28.2 million by the end of its 2026 financial year, and annual rent of nearly €1.1 million. This comes as part of a broader restructuring under new owner Frasers Group, which acquired Harvey Nichols on August 13, 2026, taking over six UK stores, the online business, and more than 1,000 employees, but the Dublin operation was not included in the deal.

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Consumer Discretionary▼ · 1 stocks
Frasers Group PLC
FRAS
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Frasers Group acquired Harvey Nichols but excluded the Dublin store, which is now being liquidated, potentially affecting its brand and operations.

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Harvey NicholsPrivate▼ Negative
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Harvey Nichols' Dublin store is closing due to insolvency and liquidation, marking its exit from the Irish market.

Grant Thornton AdvisorsPrivate± Mixed
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