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 The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023
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 Irish Mirror · Jun 6, 2023
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 Wales Online · Jun 5, 2023
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 Cycling Weekly · May 24, 2023
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 Nottingham Post · May 19, 2023
Two major brands open within new 20,000sqft store in Braehead Two major brands have opened within a store in Braehead. The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2023
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 Digital Camera World · May 1, 2023
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 Coach · Apr 26, 2023
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" Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023
£2.3m BFI National Lottery Funding awarded to Screen Alliance North to build skilled workforce North East Screen, Screen Yorkshire, Liverpool Film Office and Screen Manchester collectively form one of six UK BFI skills clusters Birmingham Post · Apr 20, 2023
Shoppers rush to buy Ben Sherman tracksuit that's now just £3! There's no question whether your little one needs a new tracksuit since they grow so quickly - and you can get your hands on a Ben Sherman tracksuit for as little as £3 today Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023
Rooftop bar plans for Newcastle city centre's Monument Mall as Sports Direct moves Reuben Brothers bought the luxury mall two years ago and can make changes now the Sports Direct store is on the move Chronicle Live · Apr 19, 2023
I'm A Celeb winner Harry Redknapp urges fans to help save bumblebees with simple move Harry Redknapp is joining Sports Direct to support the Bumblebee Conservation Trust by giving 1.5million wildflower seed papers away, which can easily be planted by anyone who receives them Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2023
Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2023 Why investors are putting UK retail properties in their shopping baskets CBRE estimates £1.3 billion was spent on UK retail properties in the first three months of 2023
Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2023 Northern Ireland Football League unveil record sponsorship deal with Sports Direct The deal marks a new era for the NIFL and is set to be the most lucrative in the league's history
Manchester Evening News · Apr 2, 2023 'There were 25 family shops like us when we started. Now we're the end of the line' "I think we're the end of the line as far as this type of shop goes."
Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2023 PS5s, mini golf and a dedicated bra studio - Inside the Arndale Centre's new Sports Direct "Every customer has walked in with their mouth open walking around."
Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2023 'Flagship' Sports Direct opens in Arndale today - with range of unusual features It's a five storey store
Wales Online · Mar 18, 2023 The 'ghost' Swansea shopping centre that's now a thriving, exciting success after two locals took it over Parc Tawe Retail Park in Swansea has gone from being half empty to attracting some huge names
Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023 The posh Edinburgh sportswear outlet that became a magnet for '80s football casuals High end sportswear store Lillywhites was a mainstay on Princes Street for decades before vanishing in the early 1980s. We take a look back at the legendary store, that was renowned for its hefty price tags.
Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2023 'If it's the right fit' - Amanda Staveley admits Newcastle United could copy Manchester City model Newcastle United could buy into the multi-club model seen down the road in Manchester
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 From fine bone china to, er, Sports Direct: How Britain became obsessed with mugs Nothing enrages British people more than a slight change to our mug habits, from the loss of a precious bit of fine china, to the indignity of having to drink our tea from a branded office mug. Sarah Ingram speaks to experts and mug fans about our weirdest national pastime
Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023 Man claims Sports Direct worker refused to hand over defibrillator he needed to help save his mother-in-law's life The man was told by a 999 call handler to go to the store and get the defibrillator - but he claims he was refused, while the nearby McDonald's was only too eager to help
Wales Online · Feb 13, 2023 New store confirmed for Swansea's vacant old Sports Direct unit Sterling Plus will aim to help fight the cost of living crisis