Who owns urban retreat

The spa and beauty services brand founded by serial investor and entrepreneur George Hammer opened on the site in the early autumn after spending 17 years as a concession on the Fifth Floor of Harrods. The incarnation of Urban Retreat caters to the body, the mind and — unusually for a wellness space — the palate, with a restaurant on the ground floor called Flavour that serves up healthy food, and has an all-day bar with drinks ranging from wellness shots to cocktails to organic wines.

The space spans 12, square feet over five floors, caters to men and women and is open to the public. Although it feels like a private club — or a boutique hotel — there are no dues or membership fees. You May Also Like. The KheraGriggs Cleanse Clinic, founded by the longtime public relations executive Meena Khera and the naturopathic nutritionist Amanda Griggs, has moved into the lower ground floor, offering cleanse programs, infrared saunas and holistic treatments focused on mind, body and spirit.

Frost herself showed off her new, eponymous yogawear brand, a sustainable collection done in colors inspired by seven chakras. Urban Retreat also has a roster of doctors, therapists and specialists who plan to host residencies and practice at The White House regularly. They include the dermatologist Dr. In addition, Fekkai will be visiting London every few months to treat VIP clients and to host events, while his team at the Fekkai Atelier will keep the daily business running.

Fekkai was in London last week to host a lunch at Flavour and talk about some of his soon-to-launch products. One line of products that will launch early next year has replaced silicone with a percent plant extract, and uses percent recycled plastic packaging. Urban Retreat is no mean feat. Hammer said he and the team lifted turnover to 15 million pounds from 3.

Urban Retreat and Harrods parted ways following a contract dispute, with the two parties eventually agreeing on a settlement. Harrods has since opened up new wellness and beauty spaces in-store, and also plans to roll out a new stand-alone concept called H Beauty. Retail has to change. I think materialism and status is very 20th century, I think the 21st century is about less materialism, less status and more experience — and giving yourself time and space.

He convinced Harrods to let him build a Moroccan hammam at Urban Retreat. In , he received CEW U. His investment portfolio includes property throughout London, The Mayfair Chippy high-end fish and chips restaurant and The Wedding Gallery, a one-stop wedding destination located at One Marylebone, offering retail, services and planning.

During the interview, Reena said it was important that the space cater to men as well as women. The move came as Barton closed his salon in Covent Garden. Urban Retreat also operates a diffusion arm of the business, U. Beautiful, located in Kingston-upon-Thames. Subscriber Help. Morocco sets up shop in Harrods. Companies Urban Retreat Group. Subscriber Sign In Email:. Sign In. Prismologie inks retail deals with Harrods and Harvey Nichols Dubai. Essie opens House of Colour.