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Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store to close in January

Closure will cost at least 60 jobs, while Leeds and Bristol outlets to be converted to Flannels brand

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

‘Penchant for bling’: can Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley take a bigger slice of luxury retail?

Frasers billionaire bought Harvey Nichols and increased Hugo Boss stake despite tough times for high-end stores

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22

Can Mike Ashley make Harvey Nichols absolutely fabulous again?

It’s an unlikely union — but the Sports Direct tycoon could be the right man to turn the fading icon around, writes Chris Blackhurst

Evening Standard · Aug 20

Frasers shrugs off retail woes as luxury brand returns to growth

Frasers pointed to ‘green shoots’ in the luxury market, which has weakened in recent years against a tougher climate for consumers.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

Shoppers urged to share a smile for retail workers after surge in abuse

Research by the Retail Trust revealed that 77% of shop staff have experienced intimidating behaviour in the last year

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025

This £39 fragrance box rivals £100+ perfume advents, with scents from Creed and Kilian

Full price bottles from the brands exceed £200

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Frasers Group sales fall amid ‘challenging’ luxury market and retreat from gaming

Pre-tax profits fall 24% despite rise in Sports Direct sales, driven by closures of House of Fraser and Game stores

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

Frasers pulls out of bidding for Revolution Beauty after mulling takeover

Frasers, the retail giant which owns Sports Direct and Flannels, said it ‘now confirms that it does not intend to make an offer’ to buy the business.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Major Retailer Closing Its Store In A UK Shopping Centre As More People Shop Online, Other Branches Also Closing

Tessuti has closed its doors at Sheffield's Meadowhall Shopping Centre, reflecting a broader trend of store closures and retail restructuring across the UK.

International Business Times UK · Apr 14, 2025

Boohoo to rebrand as Debenhams despite Frasers Group’s vote to block it

Shareholder meeting turned into latest episode in battle between fashion retailer and Mike Ashley’s retail empire

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025