All Sports Direct articles – Page 40
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AnalysisIn the news: Direct Golf founder John Andrew profiled
John Andrew, founder of 20-store golfing specialist Direct Golf, received backing from an industry titan last week when Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct took an equity stake in the business.
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NewsOffice is believed to be preparing for stock market flotation in 2015
Office is believed to be preparing for a stock market flotation of the business that would value the company at £300m.
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AnalysisThe European sportswear market: what do retailers need to know?
As Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley sets out his aggressive stance on European expansion, Retail Week looks at the sportswear market on the Continent.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Top nine comments relating to Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley does not pull any punches. As he sets out his aggressive overseas expansion plan, Retail Week looks at some of his most famous quotes.
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NewsSports Direct's Mike Ashley: 'We'll come to your country and smash you'
Mike Ashley has warned that unless European sports retailers welcome overtures from his Sports Direct business as it seeks international deals they face destruction at its hands.
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NewsSports Direct buys stake in golf specialist Direct Golf
Sports Direct has taken an undisclosed equity stake in Direct Golf as the golf retailer aims to grow across Europe.
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NewsSports Direct to launch in-store gyms
Sports Direct will open three in-store gyms this year ahead of launching its own standalone chain.
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OpinionBlog: Will Sports Direct work Down Under?
Sports Direct is the latest retailer to venture Down Under with an online tie-up with Australian etailer MySale and a smattering of stores in Oz and New Zealand in the offing.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Sports Direct and Phones 4U
Retail news round-up on July 17, 2014: Aldi wins top brand accolade; Sports Direct holds talks wth Adidas; Phones 4U unveils ad campaign
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NewsNick Bubb’s verdict: Sports Direct - challenging targets?
Mike Ashley is keen to encourage Sports Direct staff to work even harder to hit the company’s EBITDA target, but is this year’s target that challenging?
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AnalysisSports Direct's full-year results: What the analysts say
Sports Direct posted underlying pre-tax profit up 19.8% to £249.3m in its full-year to April 27. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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NewsSports Direct reports surging sales and profits in full year
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has reported retail like-for-like sales increased 10.5% and profits soared by 19.8% for its full year.
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NewsSports Direct's Mike Ashley withdraws from new bonus scheme
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has withdrawn from the Bonus Share Scheme this month, following pressure from the City.
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NewsMap: Sports Direct's international store footprint as it plans Australian launch
Sports Direct aims to launch into Australia and New Zealand with four flagship stores later this year. But Sports Direct already has a well-established overseas network. Discover its store footprint below.
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NewsSports Direct partners with MySale to launch in Australia and New Zealand
Sports Direct is set to launch down under as part of a deal with Australian online fashion marketplace MySale.
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AnalysisThe big question: Would a shareholder revolt harm Sports Direct?
Some Sports Direct shareholders are expected to vote against the re-election of its board in protest of founder Mike Ashley’s bonus. Retail Week asks whether that would harm the business.
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NewsSports Direct shareholders plan AGM protest over Mike Ashley's bonus
Sports Direct shareholders are expected to vote against the re-election of the chairman Keith Hellawell and other board members at September’s AGM in protest at Mike Ashley’s bonus.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Sports Direct and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on July 4, 2014: Brussels looks into Amazon’s tax, Sports Direct shareholders to vote against board members, John Lewis promotes communications head
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Mike Ashley bonus
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Mike Ashley’s third time lucky bonus through Sports Direct’s share scheme.
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NewsSports Direct investors vote in favour of Mike Ashley's bonus
Sports Direct investors have voted in favour of rewarding owner Mike Ashley with a bonus through a new share scheme.