Article: Harvey Nichols: Dickson's triumph.(Dickson Concepts Ltd.)

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September 16, 1997
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Dickson Concepts Ltd. has already proven it can turn around a major department store operation through the successful growth of its Harvey Nichols unit here. If Dickson's deal to take over Barneys Inc. goes through, and the store is operated in a manner similar to Harvey Nichols, the suppliers and staff of Barneys will be faced with a tough new regime.

Dickson bought Harvey Nichols in October 1991 for 53.6 million pounds and has since increased its sales area by 20 percent, added more leased departments, cutback on nonessential staff, opened another store in Leeds, England, added new restaurants and demanded tough contractual terms from suppliers.

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