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What on earth is Mike Ashley’s game?

If you’ve been paying even cursory attention to the retail market over the last 18 months, you will know that…

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Sports Direct acquires Jack Wills in pre-pack deal

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has acquired fashion retailer Jack Wills from administration, after administrators KPMG accepted the £12.75m offer tabled…

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Mike Ashley warned over plans for retail ‘oligopoly’

Former Marks and Spencer boss Lord Stuart Rose has warned Mike Ashley over plans for a retail ‘oligopoly’, following his…

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Top four golden benefits of dropship

With the inexorable rise of e-commerce, consumers have become increasingly discerning and demanding. The key battle grounds for retailers have…

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Schroders backs Findel’s rejection of Sports Direct takeover

Fund manager Schroders has backed Findel’s rejection of Sport’s Directs £140m takeover bid, saying it “significantly undervalues” the future prospects…

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Findel rejects Sports Direct’s takeover bid

Findel’s board of directors has unanimously rejected Sports Direct’s £139m bid it has, saying the offer “significantly undervalues” the company.…

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Sports Direct offers £139m for Findel

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has announced it has made a £139m bid for home shopping company, Findel. In a statement…

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Mike Ashley’s business profits tumble

Profits at the holding company that contains Mike Ashley’s business empire plummeted in 2017, attributed to the fall in value…

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Canadian record shop owner ‘enters race’ for HMV

Doug Putman, the owner of Canadian record store chain, Sunrise Records, is said to be interested in purchasing HMV. The…

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Mike Ashley faces fine for late account filing of Mash Holdings

Mash Holdings, a company run by Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley, could be facing a fine as its accounts filings…

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