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Mike Ashley, Puma’s Newest Investor, Admits to Helping Take Down Former JD Sports Chair Peter Cowgill

In a rare interview with the Financial Times, Ashley said that he was not "hiding from the fact" that he…

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Has Puma in Its Sights

Mike Ashley's Frasers is the second largest shareholder of Puma after Anta Sports, which holds a 29 percent…

Frasers Set to Expand Into Malta and Africa

Frasers' non-controlling stake in Hudson Malta allows for the expansion of Sports Direct and other Frasers'…

Frasers Now Own More Shares of Asos and Boohoo

Mike Ashley's Frasers will also acquire German sports retailer SportScheck, a deal that gained the support of…

Frasers’ Profits Soar, But Shops Tax Reform Remains Bone of Contention

Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray said shops tax reform is needed as British retail fights a "fundamentally…

Mike Ashley Set to Step Aside as Frasers Profits Plunge 94.1%

Having suffered through waves of lockdowns, the UK retailer warned of the "probable return of restrictions"…

JD Sports Snaps Up California Streetwear Retailer Shoe Palace

The British owner of Finish Line and JD said the $325 million purchase will "significantly" increase its…

Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins Distress Could Be Frasers Group’s Gold Mine

Mike Ashley's hunting for more brands, and could pick up one or two at deep discounts, given the distress on…

Frasers Group Revives Rescue Talks for Debenhams

Michael Ashley's hoping to rescue Debenhams, but the collapse of key concession holder Arcadia Group could be…

Frasers Group Acquires 71 Locations of Bankrupt Sports Club Competitor

Despite uncertainty over indoor activities, Sports Direct operator Mike Ashley acquires 40 gyms and 31 retail…

More House of Fraser Stores Could Close Over Rent Disputes

House of Fraser's parent company is looking for a break on rent, given the uncertainty surrounding future…

Sports Direct Buys Jack Wills in Distress Sale

The sporting goods retailer owned by Mike Ashley has bought yet another troubled retailer.

Sports Direct Slumps as Retailer Delays Results on Auditing

Sports Direct International shares headed toward seven-year low after the U.K. sports-apparel retailer…

Debenhams Files for Administration After Rejecting Mike Ashley’s Takeover Deal

Shareholders' stakes have been wiped out and the company has suspended trading, but commercial operations are…

Sports Direct Mulls Takeover Bid for Debenhams

Sports Direct International may make a cash offer to buy all the Debenhams shares it doesn't currently own…