What: Harvey Nichols is starting to phase out fur products with the process to be complete by the end of the year.

Why it is important: The number of retailers and brands going fur-free is increasing as the industry work towards a more sustainable future, putting pressure on the remaining retailers who continue to sell fur.

The British department store, Harvey Nichols, is going fur-free by the end of 2023. The company first introduced a fur-free policy in 2004 but began selling fur products again in 2013. Now, the brand has stated that ethical fur doesn’t exist, and fur farming goes against sustainable practices. The department store follows many other brands who have gone fur-free including Frasers Group, Farfetch, Net-A-Porter, Burberry, Chanel, Dolce & Gabana, and Prada.

 Harvey Nichols is latest big name to say no thanks to fur