Ben Hardy on EastEnders and his new LGBTQ film Unicorns: We’re all multi-faceted. Why stick to one label?
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group significantly ups stake in model trains maker Hornby February 23, 2024 Mike Ashley's retail empire Frasers Group has significantly increased its stake in model railways manufacturer Hornby.
We shouldn’t be running out of tomatoes because we can’t sort out our supply chains May 5, 2023 Over the last month, bad weather in Europe and Northern Africa led to certain salad items being in short supply across the UK. Leading supermarkets, including Tesco’s, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl all limited the number of tomatoes, peppers and lettuce that consumers can buy. Product shortages aren’t necessarily unusual, but since the pandemic, they have [...]
Whether it’s Shein or Vinted, we’re addicted to buying clothes for pennies November 30, 2023 Business is booming for both Shein and secondhand retailers. The link? We're addicted to buying clothes for nothing, writes Anna Moloney.
Mike Ashley beefs up Frasers with bargain Matchesfashion deal December 20, 2023 Retail tycoon Mike Ashley has bought yet another struggling retail brand, snapping up Matchesfashion in a discounted deal.
Michael Murray insists he is running Frasers, not Mike Ashley October 8, 2023 The boss of Frasers Group Michael Murray has insisted he is the one making decisions at the retail firm, not his father-in-law Mike Ashley.
Short sellers target Metro Bank ahead of crucial shareholder vote November 26, 2023 Short sellers are targeting Metro Bank ahead of a decisive shareholder vote tomorrow on a major refinancing plan agreed just over a month ago.
Simply Be and Jacamo owner hopes for a rebound after bumpy few months June 4, 2023 Investors in online retailer N Brown will be looking for signs of recovery in its full year results this week after the firm paid out a hefty legal settlement and has struggled amid a broader slowdown in consumer spending. N Brown, which owns brands such as Simply Be and Jacamo, reported a 7.6 per cent [...]
Mike Ashley’s Frasers in late stage talks for Gieves & Hawkes takeover November 14, 2022 Frasers Group is reportedly in late stage talks to seal a deal for Gieves & Hawkes, a beleaguered tailor which previously dressed Sir Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth II. Mike Ashley’s empire is swooping in for the Savile Row retailer after its Hong Kong-based owner fell into administration, Sky News first reported. The popularity of [...]
Zara and Burberry shut shops in Russia while John Lewis looks to ‘mitigate exposure’ to country March 6, 2022 Fashion powerhouses have halted trading in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, citing “operational challenges”. Luxury goods maker Burberry has temporarily shuttered its three stores in Russia, The Times reported. According to the newspaper, the designer brand’s spokesperson said Burberry would continue to monitor developments and declined to address the invasion directly. It comes after [...]
Marks and Spencer: Five charts revealing the remarkable turnaround of a British icon May 25, 2024 Wracked by poor sales figures, rickety online infrastructure and a general identity crisis M&S, the once darling of the British high street has pulled off a remarkable turnaround.