LONDON — Beginning in January, Harrods will shutter its private members’ club The Residence and the Harrods Tea Rooms in Shanghai , the London-based retailer said in a statement Thursday.

“After careful consideration, Harrods has taken the decision to not renew its building lease in Shanghai and instead focus on providing experiences and services where we believe we can deliver most impact in China ,” Harrods said.

The Residence was conceived as an invitation-only personal shopping concept. It was introduced in December 2020 in Shanghai during the COVID-19 pandemic with ambitions to expand into more Chinese cities like Shenzhen, Chengdu and Beijing.

In 2023, it underwent an “evolution” to become the British luxury department store’s first private members’ club.

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