All Sports Direct articles – Page 20
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NewsAnalysis: Return policies of the UK’s top 20 retailers
As John Lewis slashes its returns policy from 90 days to 35, we take a look at the models of the top 20 UK retailers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Booker and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct's investors planning to initiate new rules, and Bunnings dismisses zero-hour contracts for store staff.
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AnalysisAnalysis: When I grow up, I want to be…
Boohoo boss Carol Kane stated its ambitions to become the Inditex of etail. We explore who other retailers are looking to emulate, and what their chances of success are.
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NewsToday in retail: Bunnings saws into the UK DIY scene
Australian DIY giant Bunnings has landed, opening its doors to inquisitive customers today at the debut Bunnings Warehouse in St Albans.
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NewsSports Direct bags French Connection stake
Sports Direct has taken an 11% stake in struggling fashion retailer French Connection.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, French Connection and more
Retail news round-up: Standard Life to oppose Sports Direct’s pay policy and Schroders sells its French Connection stake
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Toy prices, Moss Bros and more
Retail news round-up: Rise in toy prices amid falling pound and Moss Bros appoints new buying director.
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OpinionOpinion: A good name is as vital as good value
The new year is not yet a month old, but already retailers are again embroiled in controversy.
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NewsFashion factories face allegations over pay
Factory workers at clothing manufacturers in Leicester have allegedly been paid below the national living wage, a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary claims.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Harvey Nichols and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco files defence case against shareholders, investigation reveals factory workers’ low wages, and new head of menswear for Harvey Nichols
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Agent Provocateur and more
Retail news round-up: Agent Provocateur’s chief to step down, French Connection declines to engage with investors, Sofa.com posts boost in sales, and MySale reports online increase
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NewsSports Direct breaks pledge, risking further controversy
Sports Direct has broken an earlier promise not to engage law firm RPC to review its corporate governance practices.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up: Duff & Phelps attacks pensions lifeboat, and Sports Direct breaks pledge by appointing former law firm for review
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AnalysisOpinion: Will a brands sale focus Sports Direct?
For some time now, Mike Ashley has been aware that drastic action is needed at his beloved Sports Direct.
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NewsMike Ashley claims Odey backing is 'highly significant'
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has welcomed backing from one of the retailer’s key investors and said the support is “highly significant”.
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NewsSports Direct mulls more brand sales amid upmarket push
Sports Direct is mulling a move to sell more of its struggling brands as boss Mike Ashley bids to create a more upmarket business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Hobbs and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct to sell its brands, Hobbs put up for sale and supermarkets report solid Christmas trading.
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NewsToday in retail: Mike Ashley jumps to Hellawell’s aid
A general meeting earlier today made it clear that Sports Direct chairman Keith Hellawell has done little to restore the faith of the retailer’s shareholders.
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NewsSports Direct chairman survives fresh investor revolt
Sports Direct has re-elected Keith Hellawell as chairman following backing from majority shareholder Mike Ashley.
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NewsSports Direct chairman faces shareholder vote on his future
Sports Direct’s embattled chairman Keith Hellawell will today face a shareholder vote on his future, but boss Mike Ashley is expected to support him.