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Sports Direct Says Probe Into JD Sports Could Have Impact for Major Brands

The Mike Ashley-owned retailer, which is likely to be a key player in the next phase of the antitrust investigation, has long been irked by major brands favouring rival JD Sports with their best ranges.

Retail

Sports Direct Says Probe Into JD Sports Could Have Impact for Major Brands

The Mike Ashley-owned retailer, which is likely to be a key player in the next phase of the antitrust investigation, has long been irked by major brands favouring rival JD Sports with their best ranges.


Retail

Sports Direct Faces Chaos After Failing to Appoint Auditor

Billionaire Mike Ashley failed to appoint an auditor in time for the company's annual general meeting, throwing it deeper into chaos.

Retail

Sports Direct Faces Chaos After Failing to Appoint Auditor

Billionaire Mike Ashley failed to appoint an auditor in time for the company's annual general meeting, throwing it deeper into chaos.


Retail

Sports Direct Bans Media From Annual Investor Meeting

The meeting will see majority owner Mike Ashley face opposition to his re-election as a director.

Retail

Sports Direct Bans Media From Annual Investor Meeting

The meeting will see majority owner Mike Ashley face opposition to his re-election as a director.


Retail

Sports Direct Says Happy With Accounts Despite Auditor Quitting

The retailer is struggling to find a replacement auditor but has said its board is comfortable with its latest accounts. CEO Mike Ashley has admitted that buying House of Fraser may have been a mistake.

Retail

Sports Direct Says Happy With Accounts Despite Auditor Quitting

The retailer is struggling to find a replacement auditor but has said its board is comfortable with its latest accounts. CEO Mike Ashley has admitted that buying House of Fraser may have been a mistake.


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Sports Direct Reports Drop in Profit

The company said its financial chief will step down as the retailer reported a drop in annual profit after a daylong wait for its results.

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Sports Direct Reports Drop in Profit

The company said its financial chief will step down as the retailer reported a drop in annual profit after a daylong wait for its results.


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Sports Direct Delays Full-Year Results to Meet Guidance

Shares in the sportswear retailer were up 8.5 percent on the morning of July 24, paring its year-on-year losses to 41 percent.

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Sports Direct Delays Full-Year Results to Meet Guidance

Shares in the sportswear retailer were up 8.5 percent on the morning of July 24, paring its year-on-year losses to 41 percent.


Retail

Sports Direct Slumps as Retailer Delays Results on Auditing

Shares headed toward a seven-year low after the sportswear retailer delayed publishing its results as auditors increase their scrutiny of its accounting.

Retail

Sports Direct Slumps as Retailer Delays Results on Auditing

Shares headed toward a seven-year low after the sportswear retailer delayed publishing its results as auditors increase their scrutiny of its accounting.


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Sports Direct Confirms $152 Million Headquarters Sale

The sportswear retailer has sold the freehold to its Shirebrook logistics centre to Malaysia's Employees Provident Fund.

News & Analysis

Sports Direct Confirms $152 Million Headquarters Sale

The sportswear retailer has sold the freehold to its Shirebrook logistics centre to Malaysia's Employees Provident Fund.


Retail

Mike Ashley Lashes Out as US Funds Invade UK Retail Crisis

The retail magnate, who made headlines for binge drinking and the substandard working conditions at his sporting goods chain, has been blasting Debenhams management and making legal threats since lenders took control on April 9

Retail

Mike Ashley Lashes Out as US Funds Invade UK Retail Crisis

The retail magnate, who made headlines for binge drinking and the substandard working conditions at his sporting goods chain, has been blasting Debenhams management and making legal threats since lenders took control on April 9


Retail

Mike Ashley Floats New Plan for Debenhams

The British retail mogul has made a fresh bid to stave off a looming debt restructuring at Debenhams that would wipe out his equity.

Retail

Mike Ashley Floats New Plan for Debenhams

The British retail mogul has made a fresh bid to stave off a looming debt restructuring at Debenhams that would wipe out his equity.