Mike Ashley stretches the edges of Frasers’ ‘ecosystem’ with AO World stake Strategically questionable 18.9% stake in the white goods seller suggests the Sports Direct founder still can’t resist a punt The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
The Mancunian Way: Citehhh! City’s victory parade PLUS The long walk home from Parklife AND Arguing against the ‘concrete monstrosity’ Manchester Evening News · Jun 12, 2023
Mike Ashley's retail empire buys £75m stake in electricals giant AO Frasers Group has snapped up a number of Manchester companies over the last year or so Manchester Evening News · Jun 12, 2023
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group takes 19% stake in AO World Move to buy £75m of shares in UK’s biggest seller of large domestic appliances The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group buys £75m stake in AO The shares had been held by hedge fund Odey Asset Management Birmingham Post · Jun 12, 2023
Frasers Group said to be planning 200 job cuts in Derbyshire and London It said 'We are reviewing our team structures to identify efficiencies and streamline processes' Birmingham Post · Jun 5, 2023
Leicester garment makers warn of crisis as fast-fashion brands squeeze suppliers Midlands city’s industry alleges firms are forcing through discounts and imposing financial penalties over small errors The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023
Glasgow House of Fraser to undergo major redevelopment to become 'luxury flagship store' Glasgow is set to become the home of the first Frasers luxury flagship store with a major redevelopment planned for the next iconic building later this year. Glasgow Live · Jun 3, 2023
Over 100 jobs to be created as Studio Retail splits off from financial services division Studio Retail was rescued out of administration by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group in February 2022 Birmingham Post · May 31, 2023
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley set to take over cycling retailer ProBikeKit The sportswear tycoon, owner of Sports Direct, set to take stock and IP assets from THG Cycling Weekly · May 24, 2023
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group in talks with THG over ProBikeKit deal ProBikeKit sells cycling clothing and accessories from over 100 brands including Adidas, Raleigh and Michelin Birmingham Post · May 22, 2023
Coventry agree five-year deal with Frasers Group to play at CBS Arena The Sky Blues were initially given an eviction notice in December after failing to agree a new lease. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Sports Direct urged to stop using facial recognition cameras and 'secret watchlists' In a scathing letter to boss Mike Ashley, 42 politicians from all major parties warn the technology "treats everyone who passes the camera like a potential criminal" Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023
MPs condemn Frasers Group’s use of facial recognition cameras in stores Exclusive: Cross-party collection of parliamentarians write letter to Sports Direct owner’s company The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023
Chronicle Live · Apr 19, 2023 Rooftop bar plans for Newcastle city centre's Monument Mall as Sports Direct moves Reuben Brothers bought the luxury mall two years ago and can make changes now the Sports Direct store is on the move
Insider UK · Mar 24, 2023 Frasers Group acquires the Overgate Shopping Centre Mike Ashley adds the Dundee-based mall to his growing retail empire
The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023 Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys massive Scottish shopping centre BILLIONNAIRE businessman Mike Ashley has bought a Scottish shopping centre ...
Birmingham Post · Mar 13, 2023 The five challenges facing fast fashion after the rise and fall of In The Style Missguided, I Saw It First and Lavish Alice have all faced financial troubles over the last year
Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2023 Mancs became millionaires with these big brands... then things started to go wrong Brands such as Missguided and I Saw It First have faced financial troubles in the last year
Birmingham Post · Mar 9, 2023 JD Sports, In The Style and EG Group: The 10 latest North West deals BusinessLive has rounded up some of the latest top deals you should not miss
Birmingham Post · Mar 3, 2023 Mike Ashley's Frasers Group completes acquisition of final brands from JD Sports in near £50m deal The deal was first announced in December when an agreement was reached for JD Sports to dispose of 15 brands
Liverpool Echo · Feb 22, 2023 Couple 'owed thousands' from Tessuti influencer events Michelle and Michael Waterfield claim they are owed more than £2,000 after working on events
Birmingham Post · Feb 8, 2023 JD Sports completes sale of five brands to Mike Ashley's Frasers Group The overall deal was first announced in December and was worth almost £50m
Birmingham Post · Feb 8, 2023 Studio Retail to create 30 jobs as owner Frasers Group makes major purchase Studio Retail was bought out of administration for £1 last year after racking up debts of over £80m
Birmingham Post · Feb 1, 2023 Shares in N Brown continue to rise as Mike Ashley's Frasers Group circles N Brown's brands include Jacamo, Simply Be and JD Williams