China has become Harrods ' biggest international spender , allowing London 's famous luxury department stores to expand into the Chinese market . Ward said various options are being considered to attract more Chinese customers, including improving signage to help them navigate their way through the store and more product information on food items – something specifically requested by Chinese customers. A £ 200 m ( $ 267 m ) investment is planned instore and online over the next three years , including increasing its payment options for Chinese customers with Weibo and WeChat . Facebook 's service is already available to Harrods customers . The move is being heralded as Harrods ' most ambitious investment since it first opened its doors in 1834 .
China has become Harrods ' biggest international spender , allowing London 's famous luxury department stores to expand into the Chinese market . A £ 200 m ( $ 267 m ) investment is planned instore and online over the next three years , including increasing its payment options for Chinese customers with Weibo and WeChat . Facebook 's service is already available to Harrods customers . The move is being heralded as Harrods ' most ambitious investment since it first opened its doors in 1834 .