July 4 (Reuters) – British clothing retailer Next is preparing to launch a takeover bid for luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols, Sky News reported on Saturday.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Next and Harvey Nichols did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Next’s plans to buy Harvey Nichols are at a relatively early stage, the report added.
Founded in 1831, Harvey Nichols sells luxury wares from cosmetics and fashion brands to food and wine, according to its website.
The report comes after Next acquired footwear brand Russell & Bromley through an insolvency process, paying 2.5 million pounds ($3.34 million).
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(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
