All Sports Direct articles – Page 19
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NewsToday in retail: Mike Ashley’s quest to break America
Sports Direct’s confirmation that it’s set to acquire Eastern Outfitters is the opening chapter of an adventure that Mike Ashley is keen to embark on.
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NewsSports Direct snaps up US chain for market assault
Sports Direct has confirmed that it is set to acquire some assets of a US sports and outdoor retailer, giving it a springboard to enter the American market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The rise of the multi-brand store
Retailers are under pressure to make maximum use of their real-estate portfolios and, as Ben Cooper reports, the multi-fascia store could be the answer.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Will Debenhams' profits suffer?
Debenhams boss Sergio Bucher says the department store group has “a successful and profitable future”, but will the redesigned business be more or less profitable?
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AnalysisBHS one year on: Which retailers took its stores?
The future of almost half of BHS’ former stores has been secured a year after the department store chain collapsed into administration.
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NewsSports Direct snaps up two US outdoor goods retailers
Sports Direct has bagged two US outdoor chains after making a debt purchase and loan.
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AnalysisBHS one year on: Repercussions of the retailer’s demise
The collapse of BHS had a far-reaching impact across retail and has influenced attitudes on everything from corporate governance to the future of department stores.
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NewsSports Direct appoints workers’ representative
Sports Direct has appointed a workers’ representative to attend the retailer’s board meetings following an internal election progress.
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OpinionReal-life retail: JD on the ascent as Jaeger falls
George MacDonald on JD Sports, Jaeger and good corporate citizenship..
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AnalysisProfile: Findel's new chief executive Phil Maudsley
Retail Week finds out more about Findel chief executive Phil Maudsley and whether he can calm disruptive shareholder Mike Ashley.
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NewsMike Ashley loses out in legal tussle with former broker
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has had evidence submitted in the ongoing £14m court case brought by former corporate broker Jeff Blue rejected.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Burberry, The Body Shop and more
Retail news round-up: Burberry licenses beauty business to Coty, Goldman may bid for The Body Shop, and shareholder raises concerns over Sports Direct's law firm
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Jaeger and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco-Booker deal 'risks convenience stores', Jaeger to be put up for administration and Sports Direct increases stake in Debenhams
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AnalysisBrexit: Survival lessons from the last recession
The reduced consumer spending that is expected in the run-up to Brexit is spurring many retailers to expand overseas. What can we learn from retailers’ expansion during the credit crunch?
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NewsSports Direct workers have not received back pay
An employment agency working on behalf of Sports Direct has not honoured a deal to pay back money owed to staff, it has been claimed.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct and Mulberry
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct agency refuse to honour back pay deal and Mulberry to launch new business in Asia.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Brantano and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco shareholders oppose Booker deal, Brantano stops online trading and Sports Direct agency drafts advisers to raise capital
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NewsSports Direct agency faces second parliamentary inquiry
Sports Direct employment agency Transline will be brought before MPs again to discuss the use of agency workers by British companies.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Jones Bootmaker, Ted Baker and more
Retail news round-up: Jones Bootmaker's deal with Endless collapses, Ted Baker launches golf-inspired menswear and Sports Direct's employment agency to face MPs
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, BHS and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco-Booker deal to come under scrutiny, former BHS executives to benefit from pension deal, and Sports Direct loses trademark battle