The Latest Breaking News from Sports Direct

FTSE 100 Live 01 November: Markets calmer after sell-off, Reckitt Benckiser shares jump

Borrowing costs continue to be in focus after a rocky week for markets on both sides of the Atlantic.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024

Voices: What could be better than reviving Boohoo? Bring back Topshop instead!

COMMENT: The fast-fashion retailer that boomed during the pandemic has fallen on hard times, and Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley hopes to rescue it – but, says Emma Clarke, there’s another British high-street brand that’s ready for a comeback

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Frasers demands appointment of founder Mike Ashley as boss of Boohoo

Frasers warned over what it claimed was a ‘leadership crisis’ at Boohoo after its chief executive last week stepped down.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group makes £83m offer for handbag maker Mulberry

Sports Direct owner looks to up 37% stake to 100% amid concerns for future of cash-strapped fashion firm

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024

Best badminton rackets in 2025: 10 options that hit the mark

From lightweight rackets with flexible shafts to head-heavy rackets with stiff shafts

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2024

Bucket hats set to boom as Oasis takes fashion back to Britpop Britain

It is time to re-embrace the bucket hat (that is, if you ever stopped), says Joe Bromley

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2024

Frasers Group seeks approval for Mike Ashley to cash in £585m in share buyback

Company wants investors’ permission to buy billionaire’s shares in private deal at market price at the time

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024

England’s Euro run helps JD Sports beat sales expectations

Share price jumps more than 8% after big improvement on previous quarter assisted by popularity of replica shirts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024

Parents should hold off buying this back to school staple 'as close to their first day as possible', says retailer

With parents turning their attention to kitting their kids out for the new school year, research suggestions which items should be left until the last minute

GoodToKnow · Aug 19, 2024

Best cheap gym equipment for home: 10 additions that are low in cost but high in gains

From Pilates mats and resistance bands to dumbbells and treadmills, discover the best cheap gym equipment that’ll ‘HIIT’ the spot

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2024