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Sports Direct Says Debenhams Investors Back Ashley's Bid for CEO

The sportswear group, which has a near-30 percent stake in Debenhams, did not name or number the shareholders backing such a move.

Retail

Sports Direct Says Debenhams Investors Back Ashley's Bid for CEO

The sportswear group, which has a near-30 percent stake in Debenhams, did not name or number the shareholders backing such a move.


Retail

Mike Ashley Weighs Offer Valuing Debenhams at $81 Million

The offer is the latest of Ashley’s attempts to wrest control of the ailing department store and save his existing stake in the company.

Retail

Mike Ashley Weighs Offer Valuing Debenhams at $81 Million

The offer is the latest of Ashley’s attempts to wrest control of the ailing department store and save his existing stake in the company.


Retail

Debenhams Pays Lip Service to Mike Ashley Loan Offer

Ashley's Sports Direct, Debenhams' biggest shareholder, made its unsecured loan offer with conditions including the appointment of Ashley as chief executive.

Retail

Debenhams Pays Lip Service to Mike Ashley Loan Offer

Ashley's Sports Direct, Debenhams' biggest shareholder, made its unsecured loan offer with conditions including the appointment of Ashley as chief executive.


News & Analysis

Sports Direct Founder's Investments Could Fill a Department Store

Billionaire Mike Ashley's current direct and indirect holdings include Debenhams, House of Fraser and French Connection, among others.

News & Analysis

Sports Direct Founder's Investments Could Fill a Department Store

Billionaire Mike Ashley's current direct and indirect holdings include Debenhams, House of Fraser and French Connection, among others.


News & Analysis

The Billionaire Behind Debenhams' Latest Shakeup

Sports Direct Mike Ashley, who owns about 29 percent of the department store chain, may look to snap up the company, having rescued House of Fraser in August.

News & Analysis

The Billionaire Behind Debenhams' Latest Shakeup

Sports Direct Mike Ashley, who owns about 29 percent of the department store chain, may look to snap up the company, having rescued House of Fraser in August.


Retail

Sports Direct CEO Proposes Plan to Save UK Retail

The plan to save the high street includes reduced rent, waived business rates and a levy on e-commerce sales.

Retail

Sports Direct CEO Proposes Plan to Save UK Retail

The plan to save the high street includes reduced rent, waived business rates and a levy on e-commerce sales.


Retail

Sports Direct's House of Fraser Purchase Fails to Convince Analysts

Sports Direct chief Mike Ashley said he would keep as many House of Fraser stores open as possible and transform the chain "into the Harrods of the High Street."

Retail

Sports Direct's House of Fraser Purchase Fails to Convince Analysts

Sports Direct chief Mike Ashley said he would keep as many House of Fraser stores open as possible and transform the chain "into the Harrods of the High Street."


Sustainability

Social Goods | H&M's Diverse Ad, Modelling Gender Pay Gap, Women in Top Jobs

This week, H&M rolled out a campaign featuring a diverse range of women, and a top agent claimed male models are being paid up to 75 percent less than women.

Sustainability

Social Goods | H&M's Diverse Ad, Modelling Gender Pay Gap, Women in Top Jobs

This week, H&M rolled out a campaign featuring a diverse range of women, and a top agent claimed male models are being paid up to 75 percent less than women.