Selfridges boss Anne Pitcher: ‘The high street is a tragedy’ The doyenne of department stores may be departing for a rival soon, but she is confident that reinvention can keep physical shopping alive The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022
Young shoppers help Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group defy UK retail gloom Many shielded from rising food and energy costs continue to spend as Flannels and Jack Wills owner unveils 53% profit rise The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Christmas party cancellations ‘near Omicron level’ as UK rail strikes loom – as it happened Hospitality bosses say 30% of bookings have been called off, with rail workers’ walkouts predicted to wipe £1.5bn from revenues The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
The tunnel under Deansgate and Santa's grotto - memories of Kendals' golden days The department store served Manchester for over 170 years and remains iconic for various reasons Manchester Evening News · Dec 4, 2022
Lost department store with silver service restaurant and 'magical' toy department People have many happy memories of the much loved department store Liverpool Echo · Dec 3, 2022
The best Black Friday deals at Nottingham's Victoria Centre Don't miss out on these bargains Nottingham Post · Nov 25, 2022
House of Fraser customer' humiliated' after being 'fat shamed' by personal shopper Ronnie, 44, said her personal shopper appointment at House of Fraser was cancelled because they had little stock beyond a size 14 and she would likely leave empty handed Daily Mirror · Nov 24, 2022
Tearful woman left 'humiliated' after personal shopper 'fat shamed' her on birthday Ronnie had booked a personal shopping appointment at House of Fraser for her birthday to boost her confidence. Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022
Woman left in floods of tears after being 'fat shamed' by personal shopper at House of Fraser 'They ruined my birthday and made me feel completely rubbish about myself' Manchester Evening News · Nov 22, 2022
Nottingham House of Fraser sign catches fire before falling into street ''All of us were just like, 'is the deer really on fire?''' Nottingham Post · Nov 18, 2022
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group increases stake in Simply Be and JD Williams owner N Brown Frasers Group owns Sports Direct and House of Fraser Birmingham Post · Nov 10, 2022
Kendals car park and shops could be demolished as council eyes up new Deansgate development The council is being recommended to hand over the lease to the building in order to start the development of the area. Manchester Evening News · Nov 10, 2022
House of Fraser to ban sale of fur products in latest boost to Mirror campaign The firm, which also owns Sports Direct and fashion brand Jack Wills, joins Burberry, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Net-a-Porter and Canada Goose in snubbing fur Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group to stop buying fur products Policy change means group’s stores will have no new fur products on shelves from next autumn The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022
Birmingham Post · Oct 12, 2022 Private landlords invited in to wider Freshney Place redevelopment to enhance Grimsby town centre Owner North East Lincolnshire Council is keen to work with neighbours following former House of Fraser plan collapse
Birmingham Post · Oct 10, 2022 Concession retail plan for Grimsby's former House of Fraser derailled 15:17 Ltd is in the process of being wound up
Manchester Evening News · Sep 28, 2022 Liam Gallagher's Pretty Green fashion brand is being revived The brand was bought by JD Sports in April 2019 and now has shops in Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds
Birmingham Post · Sep 28, 2022 How Pretty Green fashion brand founded by Liam Gallagher is being revived as former owner heads for dissolution The brand is still trading after it was bought by JD Sports in April 2019
Liverpool Echo · Sep 26, 2022 Matalan put up for sale as it hires former boss of New Look and The Range Nigel Oddy has also held roles at House of Fraser, Furnitureland, Blacks Leisure and M&S
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2022 From squash player to sportswear giant: Mike Ashley’s colourful retail career Mike Ashley is stepping down from Frasers Group board, but Sports Direct founder leaves lasting legacy
Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2022 Mike Ashley to stand down from Frasers board Company includes Sports Direct, House of Fraser and Jack Wills high street brands
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2022 Mike Ashley to step down from Frasers Group board Retail tycoon to remain as the controlling shareholder of Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner
Bristol Post · Sep 18, 2022 House of Fraser at Cabot Circus evacuated as shopper heard saying 'I'm getting out of here' A shopper said that the event was "well managed"
Daily Mirror · Sep 15, 2022 10 Best 3-wick scented candles to buy for the home in 2022 (UK) Perfect for instantly refreshing your spaces at home, these are the top 3-wick candles worth adding to your collection
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2022 ‘If the Ringway goes, I’m leaving’ – the fight to save Birmingham’s brutiful masterpieces When Clint Eastwood posed by the glorious Ringway in the 1960s, the city boasted superb buildings aplenty. As yet more face the wrecking ball, we meet the people hitting back