Frasers Group
This coverage explores Frasers Group’s business strategy, acquisitions, and performance within the UK retail sector. Reporting focuses on store portfolio developments, financial results, brand management, leadership decisions, and expansion across sports, fashion, and lifestyle retail. Tailored for industry professionals, it offers analysis of commercial moves and competitive positioning relevant to executives overseeing multi-brand and omnichannel operations.
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Oct- 2025 -10 OctoberLuxury Goods
Frasers Group acquires majority stake in The Webster
Frasers Group has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in US-based luxury retailer The Webster, marking its first expansion into the North American market. The Webster, founded in 2008 by chief executive Laure Hériard Dubreuil, operates 13 boutiques across North America and represents more than 100 international brands.…
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Sep- 2025 -22 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Boohoo hit by shareholder revolt over exec bonuses
Boohoo has suffered a shareholder revolt at its AGM following criticism over millions of pounds in bonuses paid to its bosses. Although all resolutions passed, more than 40% of voting shareholders voted against Boohoo’s remuneration plan at the meeting on Friday (19 September) after advisory firms called on shareholders to…
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15 SeptemberPeople Moves
Frasers Group appoints Jacky Wright as NED
Frasers Group has announced the proposed appointment of Jacky Wright as non-executive director, subject to final board approval on 24 September 2025. Wright is a technology executive with more than 30 years’ experience in digital transformation across both the private and public sectors. She most recently served as chief technology…
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1 SeptemberHigh Street
Frasers to lower bonus goal as boss misses out on £100m payout
Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray is set to miss out on the required targets to achieve a £100m bonus, but the company is set to lower the targets which could see him land the bonus by 2030, according to reports from The Times. The bonus is dependent on the company…
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Aug- 2025 -29 AugustPeople Moves
Frasers Group appoints Sir Jon Thompson as new chair
Frasers Group has appointed Sir Jon Thompson as its new chair, succeeding David Daly, who will step down at the company’s annual general meeting on 24 September after eight years on the board. Thompson joined the retailer as a non-executive director in June 2024. A former chief executive of the…
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29 AugustClothing & Shoes
Frasers appoints new chair and nears NED appointment
Frasers has announced the appointment of Sir Jon Thompson as its new chair, replacing David Daly who steps down after eight years in the role. The company is also close to appointing Andy Lyon as non-executive director to the board and expects to make a further announcement in due course…
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27 AugustHigh Street
Frasers acquires minority stake in We Do Play
Frasers Group has announced the acquisition of a minority investment in UK leisure, retail, and hospitality experts, We Do Play. The group said this strategic investment marks Frasers’ debut into the leisure market, diversifying its consumer offering through synergies with its existing ecosystem, including Sports Direct and its growing real…
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8 AugustHealth & Beauty
Revolution Beauty rejects PE bid amid ongoing sales process
Revolution Beauty has reportedly turned down a bid from specialist private equity firm True, according to reports from Reuters. The company confirmed that it is continuing to advance its engagement with its shareholders, including in respect of a potential equity raise. As a result of this the company’s share price…
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Jul- 2025 -24 JulyClothing & Shoes
River Island at risk of collapse without creditor support
River Island is reportedly at risk of collapse within weeks unless landlords and creditors approve a major rescue plan, according to the Telegraph. The retailer has proposed a restructuring strategy that includes closing 33 stores, reducing rents on 71 more, and writing off debts to avoid a cash crisis. If…
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17 JulyDepartment Stores
Frasers warns of £50m budget hit despite FY25 profit rise
Frasers has seen pre-tax profits rise by 2.8% to £560.2m in its full-year results, but has warned it faces over £50m in extra costs caused by last year’s budget. In the year ended 27 April 2025, trading was particularly strong in the second half, where profits were up by 8.3%,…
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