Frasers
This coverage focuses on Frasers’ activities, strategy, and performance in the UK retail landscape. Reporting includes store developments, financial results, leadership decisions, brand management, and expansion efforts across sportswear, fashion, and lifestyle sectors. With attention to commercial strategy and market positioning, it offers insights for retail professionals managing multi-brand, omnichannel, and competitive operations.
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Jun- 2023 -9 JuneOnline & Digital
Frasers ups stake in Asos for second time in a week
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has upped its stake in embattled online retailer Asos for the second time this week. Frasers has increased its stake to 9.8%, up from the 8.8% established on Tuesday ( 6 June). The investment has sparked rumours of potential interest in a takeover offer with the…
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7 JuneOnline & Digital
Frasers Group raises Asos stake
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has increased its stake in online retailer Asos from 7.4% to 8.8% according to a shareholder update posted yesterday. Frasers is currently Asos’ fourth largest shareholder having originally increased its stake to over 5% back in October of last year. The news comes as the embattled…
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5 JuneClothing & Shoes
Frasers Group considers cutting 200 head office jobs
Frasers Group is considering cutting up to 200 jobs at its head offices in Shirebrook and London in a bid to streamline the business. The company owned by Mike Ashley has begun a consultation period which has left 20% of its staff at these offices at risk of redundancy. The…
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May- 2023 -23 MayClothing & Shoes
Mike Ashley set for Mulberry boardroom showdown
Mike Ashley could be set for a boardroom showdown with the majority shareholder at Mulberry, according to reports from The Telegraph. The outlet reported that Frasers owner Ashely has recently requested a voice in the boardroom at the luxury fashion retailer after senior members at Frasers met Mulberry chairman Chris…
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23 MayNews
Frasers launches bid to acquire ProBikeKit
Frasers Group is in talks to buy cycling goods specialist ProBikeKit, according to Sky News. Mike Ashley’s retail group is reportedly set to acquire the stock and IP assets of the cycling retailer from THG, the beauty and nutrition online company. In April, THG revealed that following a strategic review…
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16 MayNews
Frasers Group considers sale of Pretty Green
Frasers Group is recently considering selling Liam Gallagher’s fashion brand Pretty Green, Drapers has revealed. The company was part of the brands acquired by Frasers from JD Sports in December 2022. The other brands part of the acquisition included Base Childrenswear, Choice, Clothingsites, Cricket, Giulio, Kids Cavern, Missy Empire, Nicholas…
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15 MaySport & Leisure
Sports Direct opens new store at Braehead Centre
Sports Direct is set to open a new store in the Braehead Centre. The brand will relocate and upsize from its existing store in the retail park to a new 20,000 sq. ft store on the upper level of the main centre. The new store will feature the “best brands”…
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Apr- 2023 -27 AprilDepartment Stores
Frasers Group to unveil own version of Amazon Prime
Michael Murray, the chief executive of Frasers Group, has revealed at this year’s World Retail Congress in Barcelona that the group will be unveiling its own version of Amazon Prime, Retail Week has reported. The new membership scheme, which will be called ‘Frasers Plus’, would be a membership programme and…
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6 AprilLuxury Goods
Cerruti 1881 and Kent and Curwen acquired for £83m
Biem.L.Fdlkk Garment, a Chinese golf clothing brand, has acquired French fashion label Cerruti 1881 and British menswear brand Kent and Curwen for a total of €95m (£83m), according to WWD coverage. It is reported that the Chinese manufacturer paid the equivalent of £50m for the trademark rights of Cerruti 1881…
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Mar- 2023 -23 MarchNews
Frasers to open third Sports Direct flagship in Manchester
Frasers Group is opening a third Sports Direct flagship store in Manchester’s Arndale Centre on 24 March. Set across five floors, the store will comprise sport, leisure, e-sports and fashion clothing across 50,000 sq ft. This will be the retailer’s most elevated concept store yet. Some dedicated interactive areas will…
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