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 · May 20, 2022
The wealthiest people in East Midlands confirmed as UK Rich List announced One Notts billionaire added over £500m to his fortune Nottingham Post · May 20, 2022
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 · May 6, 2022
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 · May 5, 2022
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 · May 5, 2022
‘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 · May 2, 2022
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 · Apr 29, 2022
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 · Apr 23, 2022
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 · Apr 11, 2022
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. Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2022
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 Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2022
Mum developed dyslexia and epilepsy after collapsing with child outside Sports Direct Jennifer Dorian, 26, started suffering with debilitating headaches aged 13 Liverpool Echo · Mar 6, 2022
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 · Mar 4, 2022
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 Chronicle Live · Feb 17, 2022
Wales Online · Feb 15, 2022 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 · Feb 15, 2022 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 · Feb 8, 2022 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 · Feb 8, 2022 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 · Feb 3, 2022 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 · Feb 1, 2022 Save £5 when you spend £25 at Sports Direct with your Sunday Mirror this weekend Don't miss this great offer to save on your workout essentials!
Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2022 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