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JD’s trainer king, Peter Cowgill, loses his crown – leaving big shoes to fill

A string of missteps saw the chief executive leave the company he built into a global brand. But one rival may be celebrating …

The Guardian - UK

Joe Marler: Rugby union must do more to make it easier for players to 'come out'

EXCLUSIVE: “There is no way everyone in professional elite rugby is heterosexual. You can’t tell me that. The issue is, ‘why don’t they feel comfortable?’”

Daily Mirror

Ex Sports Direct worker explains why the shop 'never has cheap carrier bags'

Rebecca has revealed the secrets she says she found out while working at the retail giant

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Ex Sports Direct employee claims shop uses upselling trick to push more £2 bags

Rebecca Mooney worked part-time in Sports Direct for one summer and has said there's a trick employees use to try and sell more £2 bags instead of the cheaper 5p ones

Daily Mirror

The 19 richest people in the Midlands who are worth a combined £34 billion

The Sunday Times Rich List 2022 ranks the country's 250 wealthiest residents

Birmingham Post

The wealthiest people in East Midlands confirmed as UK Rich List announced

One Notts billionaire added over £500m to his fortune

Nottingham Post

Sports Direct opens new flagship store in Birmingham

The 60,000 sq ft store is set across four floors and boasts dedicated areas for football, running and specialist sports

Birmingham Post

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Sports Direct to open 10 new flagship stores as Mike Ashley steps down

Michael Murray has replaced billionaire Mike Ashley - his future father-in-law - as chief executive of Frasers Group, which owns Sports Direct. In his first interview in his job, he details his plans for the retail empire

Daily Mirror

Hope on the high street as Next and Sports Direct back stores

TWO of the biggest names on the high street offered hope for the battered retail sector today, insisting shops will remain a key part of the UK’s business and social scene.

Evening Standard

‘A more acceptable Mike Ashley’: Sports Direct’s owner gets a new boss

Rising star Michael Murray will make a fortune if he can deal with the major challenges facing retailing group Frasers

The Guardian - UK

Frasers Group delays release of annual results for third time in four years

Group controlled by Mike Ashley blames logjam in audit industry but expects pre-tax profits between £300m and £350m

The Guardian - UK

Staff cower as hooded thugs storm sports shops in 'Great Trainer Robbery'

Gangs have assaulted or threatened staff with screwdrivers, batons and even water guns which they claimed contain acid

Daily Mirror

A new Sports Direct is opening in Swansea's Parc Tawe

It will open in a unit which has been empty for two years

Wales Online

FTSE report: Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group surprises with third share buyback in a year

Frasers Group, owner of retail brands including Sports Direct, House of Fraser and Flannels, has cheered investors with the announcement of its third share buyback programme in a year.

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Daily Mirror

Mum develops dyslexia after collapsing with son, 2, while leaving Sports Direct

Jennifer Dorian, 26, woke-up confused in an ambulance after leaving a sports shop for some fresh air. She had collapsed while she was with her daughter after she went outside

Liverpool Echo

Mum developed dyslexia and epilepsy after collapsing with child outside Sports Direct

Jennifer Dorian, 26, started suffering with debilitating headaches aged 13

Chronicle Live

Amanda Staveley asked if St James' Park will ever be renamed but Newcastle United fans will love answer

Newcastle United fans were left furious by Mike Ashley when he renamed the stadium

Chronicle Live

Newcastle United owners claim Mike Ashley didn't pay for Sports Direct hoardings for three seasons

The Sports Direct magnate is demanding a £10million loan but new board discovered financial hole after buying club

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Wales Online

Jobs at risk and orders delayed as online retailer Studio goes into administration

The group is part-owned by Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley

Daily Mirror

Online store Studio Retail to hire administrators placing thousands of orders at risk

Studio Retail, which is a third owned by Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators and has suspended shares on the London Stock Exchange

Glasgow Live

Sports Direct to close Glasgow Sauchiehall Street store in fresh blow for city

Another major retailer has confirmed it will pull out in the latest blow to the once-popular shopping street. Sports Direct is holding a closing down sale ahead of its final closure in the coming weeks.

Birmingham Post

Sports Direct to double size of flagship store at Manchester Arndale

The new store will also feature brands such as USC, Game, Evans Cycles, and Belong esports arena

Birmingham Post

Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner increases stake in online retailer after share price slump

Frasers Group's brands also include Evans Cycles, Game and Jack Wills

Daily Mirror

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Daily Mirror

UK's biggest taxpayers from £8billion betting boss Denise Coates to Sports Direct owner

Betfred founder Denise Coates and her family have again topped The Sunday Times Tax List this year, contributing more than £480million to the public finances in 12 months

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