Next eyes Harvey Nichols takeover as luxury retailer seeks buyer

Next is preparing a potential bid for Harvey Nichols after the luxury department store chain was put up for sale, according to reports.
The retailer is drawing up plans to make an offer for the business, which has been owned by Hong Kong billionaire Sir Dickson Poon for 35 years, Sky News reported.
The talks are understood to be at an early stage, although Next is said to be serious about exploring a deal.
It is not yet clear whether any bid would include Harvey Nichols’ regional stores or