All Sports Direct articles – Page 52
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NewsInvestigation into sports retail market to close, says OFT
The Office of Fair Trading had provisionally decided to close its investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct in the sports retail sector.
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NewsPeter Williams parachuted into Blacks as interim chairman
Former Selfridges chief executive Peter Williams has been appointed interim chairman of outdoor goods specialist Blacks Leisure until a permanent replacement is found.
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NewsSir Tom Hunter buys shares in Sports Direct
Entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter has bought a £1m stake in Sports Direct.
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NewsAshley calls for Blacks chairman to resign
Billionaire Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has called for the resignation of Blacks chairman David Bernstein.
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NewsStakebuilding raises Blacks’ share price
The market edged up over the week but retailers of all types were becalmed.
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NewsAmerican Apparel to launch online eBay shop
US fashion chain American Apparel is to launch an ecommerce shop on eBay in September in an effort to expand its distribution base beyond its own stores.
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NewsAshley ups stake in Blacks
Speculation is growing that Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is targetting a takeover of rival Blacks as the sportswear tycoon increases his stake in the struggling outdoor retailer.
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NewsSports Direct plans Eurozone expansion
Sports Direct is preparing for further international expansion after profits soared last year.
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AnalysisSir Tom Hunter
On the eve of forging a retail partnership with Mike Ashley, Sir Tom Hunter intends to make use of Sports Direct’s deep pockets. George MacDonald reports
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OpinionFrom crisis comes opportunity
The retail collapses of the past few weeks were sad news for those losing their jobs, but the focus on failure meant the bigger picture was obscured: crisis for one means opportunity for others, and good quoted retailers are seizing it.
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NewsSports Direct profits soar
Sports Direct has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 32.7% to £135.5m in its full year despite the consumer environment being “one of the toughest” it has ever seen.
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NewsSports Direct staff in line for £87.5m pay-out
Sports Direct staff are in line for a pay bonanza this week as £87.5m is set to be dished out under its staff incentive scheme.
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NewsSports Direct to beef up fashion portfolio with Van Mildert chain
Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley is believed to be on the brink of adding Northeastern mini-chain Van Mildert to his fledgling branded fashion portfolio as he seeks to replicate the success of rival JD Sports.
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NewsSports Direct takes control of Sir Tom Hunter's USC
Tycoon Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has bought a majority stake in Sir Tom Hunter’s branded fashion business USC and luxury retailer Cruise Clothing as it extends its retail reach.
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NewsPrimark owners highest ranked retailer on Rich List
Galen and George Weston, who hold a 21% stake in Primark-owner Associated British Food (ABF), were the top-placed retailers in The Sunday Times Rich List.
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NewsTesco shares down but brokers confident
Grocery and general merchandise giant Tesco edged down as the market digested the first set of results delivered by new boss Phil Clarke.
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NewsSports Direct stock rises despite tough trading
City confidence that Sports Direct will achieving its £215m EBITDA target in 2012 rose following a 7.3% jump in gross profits despite tough trading conditions.
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NewsSports Direct to extend share bonus scheme after profits rise
Sports giant Sports Direct is to extend its bonus share scheme after partially attributing a sales and earnings rise to its success.