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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

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 · Sep 1

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

The Independent UK · Sep 1

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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

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

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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 · 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 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

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

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

Evening Standard · Jul 30

Kevin Keegan 1951-2026

A pioneer who showed English footballers they could conquer Europe both on and off the field. His humility, warmth, and sheer love for the game and its supporters made him a beloved figure across generations.

FourFourTwo · Jul 20

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Joy, tears and tension: Kevin Keegan’s three-part Newcastle stay was gripping

‘Special K’ made the club more vivid and exciting in his playing and managerial stints and ‘wanted to stay for ever’

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

UK retail giant plunged into administration owing £16m closing all high street stores

THE retail giant Game fell into administration, owing almost £16 million, as it disappeared from high streets across the UK, it has emerged ...

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.

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Newcastle hit with demand for £3.2m over ‘deliberate’ failure to pay tax on transfers

Newcastle United FC have been hit with a demand for £3.2m from HM Revenue and Customs over a ‘deliberate’ failure to pay tax

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

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 · Jun 15

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.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

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

Evening Standard · Jun 10

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.

The Guardian - UK · May 10

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

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Controversial businessman becomes favourite for Sheffield Wednesday takeover

Mike Ashley becomes frontrunner for Sheffield Wednesday takeover

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