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VideoSports Direct launches Christmas advert celebrating new traditions with UK athletes
Sports Direct has launched its Christmas campaign called ‘New Traditions Start Here’, featuring some of the UK’s biggest athletes across various sports.
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NewsBoohoo chief executive says all options are on the table as he commences business review
Boohoo’s new chief executive Dan Finley said he is considering all options as the retailer commenced a review of the business after losses deepened.
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NewsBoohoo calls on shareholders to reject Frasers’ proposals as losses deepen
Boohoo has this evening called on its shareholders to vote against all the proposals set out by Frasers, insisting its existing board can turn the ship around even as its losses deepened in the first half.
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NewsBoohoo outlines ‘concerns in relation to Frasers’ behaviour’ as battle continues
Boohoo has written a new letter highlighting “concerns in relation to Frasers’ behaviour” as the two retailers continue their public battle over the company.
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NewsFrasers insists on shareholder approval before any Boohoo asset disposals
Frasers has written a new letter to Boohoo demanding the retailer allows shareholders to vote on key decisions including any disposals of Boohoo’s assets.
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NewsMike Ashley lashes out at ‘desperate’ Boohoo over CEO snub
Frasers owner Mike Ashley has hit out at fashion retailer Boohoo, calling its decision to snub his demand to be made CEO in favour of promoting from within “desperate”.
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AnalysisWho is the new Boohoo CEO and is he the right pick to turn the struggling retailer around?
Boohoo has announced the appointment of a new group chief executive officer following the shock departure of John Lyttle just two weeks ago. And no, it’s not Mike Ashley. Is Dan Finley the right man for one of the toughest, and now most controversial jobs in retail?
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NewsBoohoo snubs Ashley demand as it names Debenhams boss as new chief executive
Boohoo has snubbed the demands of its largest shareholder by appointing former JD Sports and current Debenhams boss Dan Finley as its new group chief executive.
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AnalysisShareholder shootout: the key players in the looming battle for control of Boohoo
As the behind the scenes boardroom battle for control of fallen fast fashion giant Boohoo breaks out into the open, Retail Week looks at the major shareholders and how they may decide the fate of the retailer
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NewsBoohoo has set out its view on Frasers’ bid to set new direction
Fashion retailer Boohoo has issued a response to Frasers Group’s attempt to shape the business, including a demand that Mike Ashley be installed as chief executive.
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Opinion‘As Mike Ashley steps back into the ring, why is he set on Boohoo for his comeback fight?’
The sector held its breath this morning as one of retail’s last great heavyweights stepped back into the ring. But why now, for Mike Ashley? And, more importantly, why Boohoo? Asks news editor Hugh Radojev
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NewsFrasers has urged Boohoo to appoint Mike Ashley as new chief executive
Frasers Group has written an open letter to Boohoo urging them to appoint Frasers founder Mike Ashley as the retailer’s new director and chief executive following John Lyttle’s departure.
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NewsFrasers pulls plug on Mulberry takeover bid over governance concerns
Frasers has announced that it does not intend to make a revised offer for taking over Mulberry, citing increasing governance issues and the “apparent lack of a commercial plan against a backdrop of increasing market headwinds”.
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NewsMulberry board backs owner’s decision to reject Frasers takeover bid
Mulberry’s board has backed its owner and largest shareholder’s decision to reject a takeover bid by Mike Ashley’s Frasers group calling the offer “untenable”.
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Opinion‘It will take more than delisting and taking the business private to transform N Brown’
N Brown is the latest retailer to go private. Whether it could have pursued a successful strategy as a public company may be a moot point, but changing the ownership structure alone won’t be enough to save it, says George MacDonald
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NewsFrasers Group has backed a takeover of N Brown as it continues chasing Mulberry
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has backed the £191m takeover proposal for fashion giant N Brown and told shareholders it is continuing its bid to acquire luxury brand Mulberry.
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NewsFrasers has acquired a stake in a Malta-based sports retailer
Frasers has acquired a stake in Hudson Malta, a premier retail and distribution business based in Malta, as the retail group looks to spread its international footprint.
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NewsFrasers Group managing director of sport is leaving the business
Managing director of sport at Frasers Group Ger Wright is set to leave the business.
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NewsMulberry's owner has rejected an increased bid from Frasers Group
The owner of luxury fashion brand Mulberry has rejected a revised bid from Frasers Group and said it has “no interest” in selling its shares to the retailer.
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NewsFrasers has acquired three new shopping centres as it looks to ‘reinvent’ UK retail
Frasers has acquired over 1 million sq ft of retail assets including Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter, Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre in Maidstone and The Olympus Centre in Quedgeley.