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Sports Direct ad banned over ‘misleading’ RRP

The Advertising Standards Authority found ‘that the RRP and associated savings claim were not genuine’

Evening Standard

Mike Ashley’s Frasers eyes majority ownership of Hugo Boss

The Sports Direct owner said it had an objective to take its stake above 50% of the overall share capital and voting rights of the business.

Evening Standard

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group targets Hugo Boss takeover after Harvey Nichols deal

Aseries of recent stock acquisitions has enabled the Sports Direct owner to expand its overall holding in the luxury business

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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

Footwear giant vows to step up after first loss

The owner of sneaker chains Platypus, Skechers and The Athlete's Foot is regaining its footing after its first loss in its two decades as a listed company.

AAP

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

Plans for south London borough's first Aldi move ahead as M&S in same development to expand

The discount store will replace the former Sports Direct in Kew Retail Park, as part of a wider refresh that includes a bigger Marks and Spencer

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Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley tightens hold on Hugo Boss

Frasers Group increases stake in German fashion house to 48%, after buying Harvey Nichols chain last week

The Guardian - UK

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

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

The Independent UK

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

Luxury British department store bought by Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley

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The Independent UK

Harvey Nichols purchased by Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley in rescue deal

Harvey Nichols warned in its latest accounts that it would need to ‘cease trading’ within a year if it failed to secure fresh funding

The Independent UK

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols

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

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Frasers Group revenue soars from takeovers despite Sports Direct struggles

Frasers is continuing to seek growth through takeovers

Evening Standard

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

Hugo Boss calls for investors to reject ‘inadequate’ Frasers Group offer

Hugo Boss’s management and supervisory board said they ‘unanimously recommend that shareholders do not accept’ the offer.

The Independent UK

Hugo Boss urges investors to reject Mike Ashley’s ‘inadequate’ €2 billion takeover bid

The retail giant behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser currently owns around 26 per cent of Hugo Boss

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I’ve completed 355 parkruns – here’s what you need to get started

You don’t need to be a super athlete to take part in parkrun. Whether it’s pacing yourself or picking the perfect shoes, here’s how to find your feet at the UK’s favourite 5k

The Guardian - UK

England enjoy New York minute but fans check out to watch darts instead

Travelling England fans are going under the radar in the Big Apple, but many have attended the US Darts Masters

The Guardian - UK

Mike Ashley’s Frasers follows Hugo Boss bid with offer for Australia’s Accent

UK billionaire’s fashion group offers £166m for takeover of 77.1% of shares in shoe firm it does not already own

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.

AAP

FED:UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner

The British company that owns Sports Direct is offering to buy Accent Group for $390 million, saying it has concerns about its management and chairman.

AAP

UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner

The British company that owns Sports Direct is offering to buy Accent Group for $390 million, saying it has concerns about its management and chairman.

The Guardian - UK

Hugo Boss shares jump as it ‘thoroughly examines’ Frasers’ takeover offer

Mike Ashley’s retail group has made near-€2bn bid for the German fashion house, in which it holds a 26% stake

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