Mike Ashley

US group eyes Arcadia and Debenhams takeover

Authentic Brands, the US owner of New York department store brand Barneys, is reportedly eyeing a double takeover of Debenhams…

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Frasers Group reports 30% rise in half-year profits

Frasers Group has reported a 29.1% surge in after-tax profit to £84m in the 26 weeks to 25 October. The…

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Frasers Group in Debenhams takeover talks

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has entered discussions involving a possible takeover of Debenhams, the group confirmed today. It comes as…

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JD Sports enters Debenhams takeover talks

JD Sports has reportedly entered into talks with advisors regarding a deal which would see the sportswear company take full…

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Jaeger and Peacocks fall into administration, 4,700 jobs at risk

Jaeger and Peacocks have fallen into administration, placing 4,700 jobs at risk.  It comes as owner EWM Group failed to…

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JD Sports enters race for Debenhams

JD Sports has reportedly entered the race to acquire embattled department store Debenhams, and has been granted access to Debenhams’…

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Frasers Group claims to have been ‘frozen out’ of EWM bid

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has reportedly claimed it has been “frozen out” of the auction to acquire three brands from…

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Frasers Group increases stake in Mulberry to 29.7%

Frasers Group has more than doubled its stake in Mulberry, the luxury fashion company, from 12.5% to 29.7%. Mike Ashley’s…

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Frasers Group to open new ‘game-changing’ multi-brand store

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, is set to open a brand new multi-fascia store in Portsmouth this weekend, as part of…

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EWM begins shuttering small number of stores

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group (EWM) has reportedly already marked a small number of stores for closure as it continues…

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