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Frasers Group revenue soars from takeovers despite Sports Direct struggles

Frasers is continuing to seek growth through takeovers

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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

The Independent UK

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

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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

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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - UK

Sports Direct owner launches €2 billion takeover bid for Hugo Boss

The UK retail giant has a current market value of around £3.45 billion

The Independent UK

Sports Direct owner Frasers launches takeover bid for Hugo Boss

Frasers is offering to pay around 1.98 billion euro (£1.73 billion) to buy remaining shares and take full control of the fashion firm.

Evening Standard

Mike Ashley admits he was behind video that brought down JD Sports chair

Sports Direct founder says people in his employ recorded footage of Peter Cowgill meeting another retail boss

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Cycling Weekly

Leading British children's bike brand sold to Sports Direct owners after entering administration

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group strikes deal to buy brand

The Guardian - UK

‘A buff is so versatile’: running essentials for your first marathon – and what you don’t need

Inspired to run your first 26.2 miles? Seasoned runners share their go-to kit, from race-day shoes to free apps (plus five UK marathons you can still enter)

The Guardian - UK

The best running shoes in the UK for every runner – tested on trails, marathons and roads

Whether you’re a beginner, an ultra-runner or a speed demon, our expert clocked up more than 50km in each trainer to find the perfect shoe, no matter your goal

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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.

The Guardian - UK

‘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%

Evening Standard

Frasers shrugs off retail woes as luxury brand returns to growth

Frasers pointed to ‘green shoots’ in the luxury market, which has weakened in recent years against a tougher climate for consumers.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 04 December: SSP and Future shares surge, £28bn energy plan to lift bills

Consumers are facing higher gas and electricity bills after Ofgem today approved £28 billion investment in Britain’s energy network.

The Guardian - UK

Harrods warehouse staff underpaid by thousands of pounds after agency error

Pay mistake is latest setback to image of exclusive Qatar-owned London retailer after a series of crises

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

‘Better than a bog-standard running shoe’: the best fitness tech and gadgets, according to experts

We asked coaches and athletes to reveal the gizmos they use to get more from every workout. From smart goggles to turbo trainers, here’s what they recommend

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