Fayed’s Victims Say Harrods Hasn’t Fully Reckoned With His Abuse

Customers passing through Harrods can’t avoid former owner Mohamed Al Fayed. His likeness features on multiple carved Pharaonic heads overlooking the Egyptian-themed escalator hall he commissioned that’s the centerpiece of the luxury landmark.

They’re a reminder of the late billionaire, whose serial sexual abuse of women is a grim legacy the outlet is yet to shake off.

This month was meant to see one of London’s most famous stores start to close the darkest chapter in its long history. Its own investigation — using law firm Linklaters and a barrister — into whether staff knew about Fayed’s behavior is concluding. A compensation scheme that so far has ...