Mike Ashley

Sports Direct offers Debenhams £150m loan

Debenhams has confirmed it is considering an offer made by Sports Direct for a £150m unsecured 12 month loan. The…

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Debenhams in talks to secure £150m lifeline

Embattled department store Debenhams has confirmed it is in “advanced negotiations” to secure £150m funding from its lenders just a…

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Mike Ashley moves to take control of Debenhams

Mike Ashley has announced plans to remove all the directors at Debenhams, except Rachel Osborne who was appointed in September,…

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Mike Ashley’s business profits tumble

Profits at the holding company that contains Mike Ashley’s business empire plummeted in 2017, attributed to the fall in value…

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Mike Ashley acquires Sofa.com

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has acquired Sofa.com for a “nominal sum”, adding yet another business to his growing portfolio…

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Canadian record shop owner ‘enters race’ for HMV

Doug Putman, the owner of Canadian record store chain, Sunrise Records, is said to be interested in purchasing HMV. The…

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Debenhams to ‘close 20 stores’ in CVA plan

Debenhams could reveal plans to close 20 stores as this week, the embattled department store chain will announce it has…

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ScS ends Sofa.com talks paving way for Mike Ashley

ScS has ended its interest in acquiring rival furniture retailer Sofa.com stating it is “no longer in discussions”, leaving Sports…

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Mike Ashley and ScS in competition over Sofa.com

Both Mike Ashley and rival furniture retailer ScS have expressed interest in acquiring Sofa.com. ScS has confirmed via a statement…

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Mike Ashley faces fine for late account filing of Mash Holdings

Mash Holdings, a company run by Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley, could be facing a fine as its accounts filings…

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