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.
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.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group drags Morgan Stanley boss to court seeking £50m in damages September 22, 2023 Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has dragged the chief executive of Morgan Stanley into a UK legal battle over a $1bn (£814m) margin call regarding Hugo Boss trade. In a New York court filing lodged earlier this week, seen by The Telegraph, the retail group asked the court to make James Gorden hand over documents and [...]
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.
Frasers: Chief calls for reform of ‘outdated’ business rates regime September 18, 2023 The boss of Frasers Group, Michael Murray, has described the business rates regime as a “disaster” and urged the government to overhaul the system.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers carves out 9.1 per cent stake in Boohoo as share price rises August 31, 2023 Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has raised his stake in fast fashion firm Boohoo from 7.9 per cent to 9.1 per cent. The retail powerhouse, which owns Sports Direct and Frasers, had previously carved out a smaller stake in the company earlier this summer. The company previously said the move with Boohoo could lead to collaborations [...]
Frasers: The boy done good! Ashley son-in-law guides firm to £5bn revenue July 27, 2023 Frasers Group revenues surged 15.8 per cent in the last financial year, totalling £5.56bn, as the retail powerhouse shows signs of performing well under the reign of new chief Michael Murray. Murray, who is the son in law of founder and business tycoon Mike Ashley, took over the business in 2022 after Ashley announced plans [...]
Frasers eyes Leeds shopping centre in latest retail property buying spree July 25, 2023 Frasers has reportedly set his sights on an outlet shopping centre in Leeds as it continues on its spree of retail property acquisitions. Frasers Group, which is majority owned by business tycoon Mike Ashley, is looking to pay nearly £50m for Junction 32, which is located in Castleford in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, The Times has [...]
Frasers snaps up stakes in Boohoo and Currys June 20, 2023 The company behind Sports Direct has said that it hopes a new stake in Boohoo can lead to collaborations between the fashion brand and Missguided. Frasers Group said that its new holding in its fellow listed company would allow it to find synergies and make its own brands stronger. The business, majority owned by Mike [...]