House of Fraser
JD Sports Buys Pretty Green Out of Administration
The company plans to shutter 11 stores and 33 concessions in House of Fraser, putting 97 jobs at risk.
Liam Gallagher’s Pretty Green Now in Hands of Bankruptcy Administrators
The company has sought bankruptcy protection just two years after an 11 million pounds injection from…
TJX Takes UK’s Sports Direct to Court Over “Brand Max” Discount Chain
TJX sued the UK's Sports Direct over the launch of its own off-price chain, which shares a similar name…
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Mulberry’s Plunge Captures Uncertainty as House of Fraser Drama Unfurls
New owner Mike Ashley is faced with mounting debt and the industry wonders how he will repair relationships.
Mulberry Shares Drop 30%, Profits to Be Hit by House of Fraser
The brand expects to spend 3 million pounds to cover costs resulting from the retailer's troubles.
New Report Highlights House of Fraser’s Mounting Debt to Brands
The department store owes millions of pounds to its creditors including Giorgio Armani and Mulberry.
Debenhams to Cut Jobs Amid Restructuring
The cuts occur after the British retailer issued three profit warnings this year.
House of Fraser Shuts Down Web Site Amid Payment Disputes With Suppliers
The retailer reportedly has at least 50,000 unfulfilled online orders.
Mike Ashley to Turn House of Fraser into ‘Harrods of the High Street’
Ashley wants to stock Gucci and Prada among other luxury brands.
Good Sport? Industry Wonders How Ashley Will Handle House of Fraser
House of Fraser could be the biggest challenge yet for Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley in a cold climate for…
House of Fraser’s Plight Wasn’t All About Amazon
House of Fraser has changed hands for the third time in just over a decade.
Mike Ashley Pays 90 Million Pounds for Bankrupt House of Fraser
The troubled retailer called in Ernst & Young early Friday, hours before a distressed sale to retail tycoon…
Topshop, ShangPin Terminate China Partnership by Mutual Agreement
Topshop confirmed it is exploring new opportunities in the region.
Troubles Mount for House of Fraser Owner Sanpower
Sanpower-owned Brookstone Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection while House of Fraser continues to look…
House of Fraser Seeks Lifeline as Chinese Rescuer Ends Talks
House of Fraser needs a new lifeline after a Chinese retailer pulled its plan to buy a majority stake in the…