Piat, a French firm, had installed a “stepless” escalator in Harrods back in 1898. It had a leather belt, and — reportedly — employees had to revive unnerved patrons who rode it with free ...

Harrods continued to innovate, introducing the world's first escalator in 1898, and expanding its offerings to include fashion, electronics, and even exotic pets. In 1985, the Egyptian ...