Mike Ashley

House of Fraser able to proceed with store closures after legal row ends

House of Fraser has settled its legal row with landlords meaning it can proceed with plans to close 31 of…

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C.banner pulls out of House of Fraser rescue

C.banner has pulled out its House of Fraser rescue deal worth £150m due to a dive in its share price.…

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Debenhams woes hit Sports Direct profits

Sports Direct has seen a 73% drop in pre-tax profit despite an increase in revenue thanks to its investment in…

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Has Sports Direct entrepreneur Mike Ashley made a naming faux pas?

The founder of Sports Direct, Mike Ashley, is the latest business owner to attract unwanted attention from US retail giant,…

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House of Fraser landlord anger nullified by stock exchange rules

House of Fraser’s relations with a range of stakeholders worsened today after several landlords expressed anger at proposed rent reductions…

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Sports Direct launches legal action against House of Fraser over CVA disclosures

Mike Ashley, owner of Sports Direct, filed a petition against House of Fraser on Friday (5 May) following the department…

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Mike Ashley complains against chairman of 2016 select committee

Mike Ashley has filed a complaint against the former MP who led the parliamentary inquiry into the working conditions at…

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Sports Direct pips JD Sports, acquires 20% stake in Finish Line

Sports Direct has acquired almost 8 million shares in US sports retailer Finish Line – the company set to be…

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Church of England slams Sports Direct over treatment of staff

The Church of England has criticised Sports Direct founder, Mike Ashley, over his company’s “Victorian factory” working conditions. In a…

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