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Home Office secretly backs facial recognition technology to curb shoplifting

Covert government strategy to install electronic surveillance in shops raises issues around bias and data, and contrasts sharply with the EU ban to keep AI out of public spaces

The Guardian - UK

House of Fraser owner could close more big shops as department store model ‘broken’

Group says pre-tax profits almost doubled to £660m as Sports Direct improved margins

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

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Blackpool's new department store is set to open this year

Frasers will replace the old Debenhams and sell beauty, fashion, home, premium, contemporary accessories, and childrenswear

Manchester Evening News

Sports Direct bag stuffed with £1m worth of drugs hidden in car boot

A car was pulled over and a stash found in the boot

Liverpool Echo

Sports Direct Premiership fixtures announced for 2023/24 season

League champions Larne at home on opening day as campaign kicks off on August 5

Belfast Live

Shoppers rush to buy Nike tracksuit that's half price and now only £33

Nike fans are loving the 50% discount on the full tracksuit, slashed down to just £33 in huge clearance sale

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Shoppers go wild for Adidas tracksuit slashed to £21 - hurry there's limited sizes left!

If you want to get your hands on an absolute bargain, keep reading to find out where to bag a full Adidas tracksuit for £21

Daily Mirror

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group ups AO stake for a third time

The owner of House of Fraser and Sports Direct is AO's largest shareholder

Birmingham Post

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group buys 5% Boohoo stake in online shopping spree

Sale adds to flurry of investments by owner of Sports Direct, including in Currys, AO and Asos

The Guardian - UK

Best swimming caps for adults: extra-large and stretchy options for big hair days

Streamline your swim and protect your hair at the same time

Evening Standard

Major retailer 'closing' at popular shopping centre as 'all stock must go'

The National (Scotland)

James Haskell claims rugby "just doesn't appeal to me" as he maintains Eddie Jones stance

James Haskell has expressed concern with rugby's current direction of travel, insisting it no longer appeals after a third Premiership club was lost within a year

Daily Mirror

Mike Ashley stretches the edges of Frasers’ ‘ecosystem’ with AO World stake

Strategically questionable 18.9% stake in the white goods seller suggests the Sports Direct founder still can’t resist a punt

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Liverpool Echo

Drunk burglar fell asleep for four hours but escaped wearing victim's jumper

Stolen goods were retrieved when quick-thinking pubgoer pretended to be a police officer

The Guardian - UK

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group raises stake in Asos to nearly 9%

Larger holding is nearly enough to block a potential takeover bid as speculation grows about online retailer’s future

Irish Mirror

FAI Cup draw: Shamrock Rovers to meet Dundalk in first round

The two most successful clubs in the history of the FAI Cup will meet each other in the first round

Wales Online

The questions about the huge bargain shop that was set to open in Swansea city centre in April

Sterling Plus was due to open in April, 2023 - but it's still yet to open its doors

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Cycling Weekly

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley set to take over cycling retailer ProBikeKit

The sportswear tycoon, owner of Sports Direct, set to take stock and IP assets from THG

Nottingham Post

Rich List shows Shirebrook-based Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is one of the wealthiest people

The 58-year-old founder of Sports Direct, which is based in Shirebrook just over the border in Derbyshire, has kept his place as one of the top five wealthiest people in the region

The National (Scotland)

Two major brands open within new 20,000sqft store in Braehead

Two major brands have opened within a store in Braehead.

Digital Camera World

Big brother is tracking you: lawmakers condemn facial recognition cameras in stores

50 politicians sign letter to retail giant, for infringing on customers' privacy with facial recognition cameras

Coach

Youth Sport Trust Launches Initiative To Boost Children’s Activity Levels

In partnership with Sports Direct, the Youth Sports Trust has launched National School Sports Week to encourage children to be active more often this summer

Daily Mirror

Sports Direct urged to stop using facial recognition cameras and 'secret watchlists'

In a scathing letter to boss Mike Ashley, 42 politicians from all major parties warn the technology "treats everyone who passes the camera like a potential criminal"

The Guardian - UK

MPs condemn Frasers Group’s use of facial recognition cameras in stores

Exclusive: Cross-party collection of parliamentarians write letter to Sports Direct owner’s company

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