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England enjoy New York minute but fans check out to watch darts instead

Travelling England fans are going under the radar in the Big Apple, but many have attended the US Darts Masters

The Guardian - UK

Mike Ashley’s Frasers follows Hugo Boss bid with offer for Australia’s Accent

UK billionaire’s fashion group offers £166m for takeover of 77.1% of shares in shoe firm it does not already own

The Guardian - UK

Frasers Group launches £166m offer to take full control of Australia’s Accent

Frasers currently owns a 22.9% stake in Accent but has now sought to take full ownership, amid a recent flurry of dealmaking by the UK firm.

Evening Standard

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FED:UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner

The British company that owns Sports Direct is offering to buy Accent Group for $390 million, saying it has concerns about its management and chairman.

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UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner

The British company that owns Sports Direct is offering to buy Accent Group for $390 million, saying it has concerns about its management and chairman.

AAP

Hugo Boss shares jump as it ‘thoroughly examines’ Frasers’ takeover offer

Mike Ashley’s retail group has made near-€2bn bid for the German fashion house, in which it holds a 26% stake

The Guardian - UK

Sports Direct owner Frasers launches takeover bid for Hugo Boss

Frasers is offering to pay around 1.98 billion euro (£1.73 billion) to buy remaining shares and take full control of the fashion firm.

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Sports Direct owner launches €2 billion takeover bid for Hugo Boss

The UK retail giant has a current market value of around £3.45 billion

The Independent UK

Mike Ashley admits he was behind video that brought down JD Sports chair

Sports Direct founder says people in his employ recorded footage of Peter Cowgill meeting another retail boss

The Guardian - UK

Leading British children's bike brand sold to Sports Direct owners after entering administration

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group strikes deal to buy brand

Cycling Weekly

‘A buff is so versatile’: running essentials for your first marathon – and what you don’t need

Inspired to run your first 26.2 miles? Seasoned runners share their go-to kit, from race-day shoes to free apps (plus five UK marathons you can still enter)

The Guardian - UK

The best running shoes in the UK for every runner – tested on trails, marathons and roads

Whether you’re a beginner, an ultra-runner or a speed demon, our expert clocked up more than 50km in each trainer to find the perfect shoe, no matter your goal

The Guardian - UK

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Use one of these verified Sports Direct discount codes to save up to on trainers, sportswear, bags, and sports equipment.

After entering administration last month, Frasers Group-owned UK retailer Game is officially closing the rest of its standalone stores

Long-running UK retailer Game is officially closing the last of its standalone stores, after entering administration last month. It's also confirmed that managing director Nick Arran is exiting the company after nine years.

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The Guardian - UK

‘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%

Evening Standard

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

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.

The Guardian - UK

Harrods warehouse staff underpaid by thousands of pounds after agency error

Pay mistake is latest setback to image of exclusive Qatar-owned London retailer after a series of crises

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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.

The Guardian - UK

‘Better than a bog-standard running shoe’: the best fitness tech and gadgets, according to experts

We asked coaches and athletes to reveal the gizmos they use to get more from every workout. From smart goggles to turbo trainers, here’s what they recommend

Evening Standard

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.

Tom’s Hardware

Major UK PC retailer, Ebuyer, bought out of administration by notorious backer — PC component listings mostly nuked in favor of furniture, garish iPhone cases, and air fryers as Frasers Group takes the helm

Long-time PC and component retail website, Ebuyer, has been bought out by Frasers Group, which owns House of Fraser, Game, and Jack Wills, among other companies.

The Guardian - UK

‘Your nether regions will know if you’ve skimped’: 16 summer cycling essentials

Saddling up for summer? Here’s the kit to keep you cool, comfortable and chafe-free

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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