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‘Penchant for bling’: can Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley take a bigger slice of luxury retail?

Frasers billionaire bought Harvey Nichols and increased Hugo Boss stake despite tough times for high-end stores

The Guardian - UK

Can Mike Ashley make Harvey Nichols absolutely fabulous again?

It’s an unlikely union — but the Sports Direct tycoon could be the right man to turn the fading icon around, writes Chris Blackhurst

Evening Standard

Mike Ashley’s Frasers increases stake in Hugo Boss after plotting takeover bid

The move to buy more shares in Hugo Boss comes hot on the heels of Frasers’ acquisition of Harvey Nichols

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Frasers ups stake in Hugo Boss after bidding to buy entire brand

The retail giant behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser said it had increased its shareholding of the German fashion brand to nearly 48%.

Evening Standard

Harvey Nichols Saved by Sports Direct Owner Mike Ashley After Luxury Retailer Warned It Could Run Out of Cash

Frasers Group has acquired Harvey Nichols, saving over 1,000 jobs. The deal includes UK stores and international franchises, with plans for significant restructuring to revitalise the luxury retailer.

International Business Times UK

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols

Frasers Group acquires majority of upmarket retailer’s sites from the administrators

The Guardian - UK

Frasers Group revenue soars from takeovers despite Sports Direct struggles

Frasers is continuing to seek growth through takeovers

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Takeover deals boost Sports Direct owner Frasers amid ‘tough’ backdrop

It comes as Mike Ashley’s retail vehicle continues to pursue a raft of further deals, including potential takeovers for Hugo Boss and Harvey Nichols.

Evening Standard

Frasers Group launches £166m offer to take full control of Australia’s Accent

Frasers currently owns a 22.9% stake in Accent but has now sought to take full ownership, amid a recent flurry of dealmaking by the UK firm.

Evening Standard

Cat Deeley's new high street fashion collection is both practical and stylish - I can imagine wearing every single piece

From chic tailoring to smart crossbody bags, Cat's 100-piece edit is both practical and stylish

Woman & Home

Exclusive: Cat Deeley revealed as new face of FRASERS – her 100-piece edit is a reflection of her timeless style

Formerly House of Fraser, Cat Deeley talks about her eclectic fashion tastes and why this British department store is so nostalgic for her

Woman & Home

After entering administration last month, Frasers Group-owned UK retailer Game is officially closing the rest of its standalone stores

Long-running UK retailer Game is officially closing the last of its standalone stores, after entering administration last month. It's also confirmed that managing director Nick Arran is exiting the company after nine years.

TechRadar

‘Tough market conditions’ hit UK half-year retail sales at Frasers Group

Owner of Sports Direct chain says consumer confidence ‘very subdued’ with sales at sports division down 5.8%

The Guardian - UK

Frasers to give glimpse into retail conditions after ‘challenging’ year

The retail group, which owns brands including Sports Direct and House of Fraser, will publish its half-year financial results on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Major UK PC retailer, Ebuyer, bought out of administration by notorious backer — PC component listings mostly nuked in favor of furniture, garish iPhone cases, and air fryers as Frasers Group takes the helm

Long-time PC and component retail website, Ebuyer, has been bought out by Frasers Group, which owns House of Fraser, Game, and Jack Wills, among other companies.

The Guardian - UK

Frasers Group sales fall amid ‘challenging’ luxury market and retreat from gaming

Pre-tax profits fall 24% despite rise in Sports Direct sales, driven by closures of House of Fraser and Game stores

Evening Standard

Former BHS store on Oxford Street reborn as new office, retail and cultural complex

Scheme follows reinvention of former Debenhams and House of Fraser sites

Evening Standard

Is Oxford Street finally back in business?

Ikea’s opening, the candy stores are going and London’s most important shopping district is buzzing again, writes Jonathan Prynn

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The Guardian - UK

Boohoo to rebrand as Debenhams despite Frasers Group’s vote to block it

Shareholder meeting turned into latest episode in battle between fashion retailer and Mike Ashley’s retail empire

Evening Standard

Which shops are closing on Oxford Street this year?

Discover why major retail brands including Microsoft and Zara are closing stores on Oxford Street as the shopping district enters a new era

The Guardian - UK

How town centres are recovering from the fall of Debenhams

Former Debenhams stores across the UK are being reinvented, with a dizzying array of new uses – but only a third of the sites are now occupied by retailers

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Oxford Street 2.0 would be long overdue return to glory

Oxford Street has been through many changes during its long history — from its association with the Tyburn gallows to the transformation of Oxford Circus by John Nash — but has rarely seemed so dispiriting as it has in recent years. A street where the original department stores first flourished,…

Evening Standard

Oxford Street revival boosted by major transformation of empty House of Fraser flagship building

Shops, gym, pool and restaurants at art deco store as renaissance grows

The Guardian - UK

‘Big mausoleums of stuff’: Cheltenham is latest town to mourn loss of beloved department store

In an age when we love bagging bargains online, locals and experts in one of the UK’s most affluent towns debate whether there’s any future in high-street retailing

Evening Standard

OPINION - Oxford Street is so bad now: we should fix it — and ban dangerous pedicabs to start

I’m not being funny but… do you remember when Oxford Street was one of the greatest in the world? That wasn’t even too long ago. Walking down it these days, you’re either blinded by the atrocious candy shops on every corner or being too cautious about getting run over by…

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