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The Latest Breaking News from Frasers

FTSE 100 makes headway ahead of likely Bank of England rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed up 102.28 points, 1.1%, at 9,751.31.

Evening Standard

‘Tough market conditions’ hit UK half-year retail sales at Frasers Group

Owner of Sports Direct chain says consumer confidence ‘very subdued’ with sales at sports division down 5.8%

The Guardian - UK

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.

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FTSE 100 Live 04 December: SSP and Future shares surge, £28bn energy plan to lift bills

Consumers are facing higher gas and electricity bills after Ofgem today approved £28 billion investment in Britain’s energy network.

Evening Standard

Frasers to give glimpse into retail conditions after ‘challenging’ year

The retail group, which owns brands including Sports Direct and House of Fraser, will publish its half-year financial results on Thursday.

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Debenhams boss could receive almost £150m if he turns around struggling retailer

Incentive scheme for CEO of fashion group, which also includes Boohoo, comes as sales slump 23%

The Guardian - UK

Frasers lowers goal for new bonus plan after boss misses £100m payout target

The Sports Direct owner revealed proposals for a new five-year bonus scheme with a lowered share price target, from £15 to £12.

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Frasers names former audit watchdog chief as new chairman

Sir Jon Thompson will succeed David Daly, who steps down next month after eight years in the role.

Evening Standard

JD Sports sales slump in UK as fragile consumer confidence concerns retailers

Leisurewear firm cuts prices online amid tough market, especially in footwear for women and children

The Guardian - UK

Boohoo founder should be investigated over debt collection, says Mike Ashley

Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group – which owns an almost 29% stake in Boohoo – said it had ‘very serious concerns’ over reports about Mahmud Kamani’s conduct.

Evening Standard

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

Frasers ‘working hard’ to offset cost hit as sales improve

The Sports Direct owner reported a 2.8% rise in underlying pre-tax profits to £560.2 million for the year to April 27.

Evening Standard

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.

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Frasers Group considers takeover deal for Revolution Beauty

Mike Ashley’s retail giant ‘is one of a number of parties conducting due diligence’ on the business.

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The Guardian - UK

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

What next for Mike Ashley’s patchwork retail empire?

The tycoon’s Frasers Group faces a tricky next chapter after decades of relentless deal-making

The Guardian - UK

Frasers Group says two-thirds of retail staff are still on zero-hours contracts

MPs examining plans for legislation were told 11,500 staff on the contracts, which do not guarantee weekly shifts

Evening Standard

Boohoo accuses Frasers of bid to ‘destabilise’ firm at second investor vote

Frasers has called for Mahmud Kamani to be axed from Boohoo’s board at a general meeting set for January 21.

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Evening Standard

Hornby cheers festive trading boost as it attracts new customers

Hornby said sales lifted 7% in the quarter to December 31, with 23% revenue growth for December alone.

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Boohoo sells London office in Soho for £49.5m to pay off debts

The online fashion firm told shareholders it had sold the site on Great Pulteney Street in Soho to property fund Global Holdings UK

The Independent UK

Boohoo sells London office for £49.5m to pay off debts

The online fashion firm told shareholders it had sold the site on Great Pulteney Street in Soho to property fund Global Holdings UK.

Evening Standard

Wall Street stocks rally at end of choppy week for global markets

It was a mixed session for global stocks as investors continue to digest key economic releases and central bank signals.

The Guardian - UK

Boohoo shareholders vote to block Mike Ashley from joining board

Chair hails ‘resounding vote of confidence’ as investors reject Sports Direct founder and his associate Mike Lennon

Evening Standard

Boohoo says Frasers Group can have seat on board – but not Mike Ashley

Boohoo chair Tim Morris said Mr Ashley is ‘not appropriate’ for a board seat because of ‘obvious conflict points’.

The Guardian - UK

Mike Ashley has the right critique of Boohoo. But he doesn’t belong on its board

The online retailer needs a shake-up – but the Sports Direct supremo is far from an unconflicted party

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