Harrolds
| Founded | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Founder | John, Mary, and Theo Poulakis |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
| Website | harroldsau.com |
Harrolds is an Australian mens department store founded in 1985 by John, Mary, and Theo Poulakis.[1][2]
In 2024 the family-run chain entered administration and closed its three stores in Melbourne, Sydney and on the Gold Coast.[2] Harrolds was revived in 2025 by two former employees and now operates one store in Sydney.
History
Harrolds was founded in 1985 by John, Mary, and Theo Poulakis,[1][2] as a mens department store.[3] The first store was located on Collins Street, Melbourne.[2] Harrolds opened a womenswear store at Westfield Sydney in 2015.[3][4]
In October 2024, the company entered administration with creditors owed $16.3 million with all three stores closed.[2][5]
Harrolds was revived in 2025 by former employees Arasch Enayat and Gino Pagano.[2] The Sydney store reopened in July 2025, the Melbourne and Gold Coast stores will not reopen.[2] The store now only focuses on menswear.[2] The Poulakis family is no longer involved in the company.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Harrolds co-owner Theo Poulakis talks to Ragtrader about the strategy behind his boutique chain". Ragtrader. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Sams, Lauren (2025-07-01). "Luxury department store Harrolds is back from the dead". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ a b Frank, Julia (17 February 2015). "Why this store is about to change luxury fashion retail for Sydney". Vogue Australia.
- ^ Harolds Westfield Sydney
- ^ Ignacio, Celene (2024-10-22). "Luxury fashion retailer Harrolds collapses; creditors owed $16 million". Inside Retail. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ Enerva, Kaycee (2025-07-02). "Harrolds is back under new ownership with Sydney store debut". Inside Retail. Retrieved 2025-10-05.