Mike Ashley’s Frasers raises Boohoo stake to 16.5 per cent October 25, 2023 Frasers, the British sportswear group controlled by Mike Ashley, has raised its stake in online fashion retailer Boohoo to 16.5 per cent, according to a regulatory filing published on Wednesday. The group previously held 15.12 per cent. Frasers, formerly called Sports Direct, said in June its purchase of Boohoo shares was consistent with its strategy [...]
Credit insurer cover cuts leave retail sector reeling October 18, 2023 Credit Insurers have been dragged into the spotlight after it emerged that they have pulled cover on a host of some of the country’s biggest retailers over the past few months. Both Boohoo and Asos have been hit by insurers withdrawing cover on their transactions. Over the summer, it was revealed that Allianz Trade, formerly Euler [...]
Frasers Group snaps up SportScheck in athletic shopping spree October 17, 2023 Frasers Group, said that the sale was backed by sport powerhouses Nike and Adidas who are assisting the business in its expansion strategy.
FTSE 100 close: London markets lifted by higher oil and gas prices October 16, 2023 Geopolitical uncertainty has impacted markets over the past week.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group raises Boohoo stake to 15 per cent October 16, 2023 Mike Ashley backed Frasers Group has once again raised its stake in online fashion brand Boohoo. The Sports Direct owner upped its share in the group from 13.4 per cent to 15.1 per cent. The fashion powerhouse, which also owns Jack Wills, has been rapidly increasing its stake in the popular clothing site. At the [...]
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.
FTSE 100 close: London struggles to ‘regain mojo’ as US economy remains resilient October 3, 2023 London markets were uneasy this morning after strong data out from the US yesterday added to the impression that interest rates will have to stay higher for longer.
Boohoo warns of further sales falls as tough buyer market takes its toll October 3, 2023 Fast fashion giant Boohoo’s said its revenues fell by 17 per cent in the six months to August to £729m, and warned of further sales falls in the year ahead. The online shopping brand, which has been undergoing a turnaround plan, said that in the year ending February revenues could slip by between 12 to [...]
H&M follows Next, Zara and Boohoo to charge shoppers for online returns September 19, 2023 H&M has become the latest retailer to charge shoppers to return their online shopping purchases. Customers will now be asked to pay £1.99 when they want to take back purchases they made on the H&M website, according to reports in BBC. The retailer told the outlet it introduced the scheme during the summer. Fellow high [...]
Missguided sale marks a pivot in Frasers’ strategy – but a Shein deal has risks attached September 18, 2023 News that Frasers could sell Missguided to Shein potentially marks a change in strategy for the Sports Direct owner, which has been highly acquisitive in recent years.