Frasers strengthens hold on Hugo Boss as Michael Murray made chairman Michael Murray, Frasers’ chief executive, was appointed by the supervisory board of Hugo Boss. Evening Standard · Sep 16
Hugo Boss chairman to step down after pressure from Mike Ashley’s Frasers Sports Direct owner Frasers said it will now appoint a second representative onto Hugo Boss’s board after increasing its ownership of the brand. Evening Standard · Sep 14
Hugo Boss Ends Share Buyback as Frasers Group Pushes Toward Majority Control Hugo Boss has suspended its share buyback program after Frasers Group revealed plans to increase its ownership stake in the German fashion company beyond 50% The Fashion Central · Sep 2
Burnham’s plans to revive high street are ‘delusional’, Mike Ashley says The Frasers founder has heavily criticised the prime minister, warning that shops will be ‘further devastated’ unless business rates are cut The Independent UK · Aug 27
Andy Burnham’s plans to revive high street are ‘delusional’ – Mike Ashley The businessman also accused the Prime Minister of picking good media soundbites rather than addressing the country’s underlying financial issues. Evening Standard · Aug 27
‘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 · Aug 22
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 · Aug 21
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 · Aug 20
FTSE 100 holds modest gains with oil stocks up amid rising prices The FTSE 100 index closed up 7.74 points, or 0.1%, at 10,728.04. Evening Standard · Aug 18
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 · Aug 18
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 · Aug 18
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 · Aug 18
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 · Aug 13
Harvey Nichols bought by Mike Ashley firm after going into administration It comes after an auction process for Harvey Nichols which saw Frasers battle retail rival Next to take control of the brand Evening Standard · Aug 13
The Independent UK · Aug 13 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
Evening Standard · Aug 13 Harvey Nichols bought from administration by Mike Ashley’s Frasers It comes after an auction process for Harvey Nichols which saw Frasers battle retail rival Next to take control of the brand.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols Frasers Group acquires majority of upmarket retailer’s sites from the administrators
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 Harvey Nichols warns it could collapse without rescue deal, as bidders circle Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is frontrunner to buy Knightsbridge-headquartered department store chain
Evening Standard · Jul 30 OPINION - Harvey Nicks needs saving, but Frasers? I’m absolutely flabbergasted Throughout the 1990s, you couldn’t hear the words ‘fashion’ and ‘London’ without thinking of Harvey Nichols. Its future after being bought by Frasers feels distinctly uninspiring, writes Victoria Moss
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Frasers Group revenue soars from takeovers despite Sports Direct struggles Frasers is continuing to seek growth through takeovers
Evening Standard · Jul 16 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.
The Independent UK · Jul 9 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
Evening Standard · Jul 9 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.
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International Business Times UK · Jun 29 Six Underrated Stocks Britain's Top Fund Managers Believe Could Deliver Long-Term Growth Six top fund managers reveal their favourite under-the-radar investments in healthcare, finance, retail, energy, and consumer goods with long-term growth potential despite risks.