Frasers: Mike Ashley’s high street giant that has confounded its critics May 12, 2024 Frasers Group has managed to buck a general decline in the UK retail sector, thanks largely to a string of savvy acquisitions. What does the future hold for the Mike Ashley-owned group?
FTSE 100 closes at new record after breaching all-time high April 23, 2024 "This positive showing is exactly what’s needed to help repair the reputation of the UK stock market," Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell said.
After its latest deal, could JD Sports be the next FTSE 100 company to move to the US? April 23, 2024 A decision by JD Sports to pick up an American listed retailer will increase North America’s share of group sales from approximately 32 per cent to approximately 40 per cent.
JD Sports picks up US retailer as stateside focus increases April 23, 2024 JD Sports has proposed to buy US-based sportswear retailer Hibbett for around $1.08bn (£880m), creating a business worth £4.7bn in North America.
Sports Direct fails in bid for injunction against Premier League’s Newcastle United over replica kits April 15, 2024 The premier league club reasons were that it has entered into an exclusive retail arrangement with JD Sport to sell its upcoming replica kit.
Peter Cowgill: Former JD Sports boss set to take stake in Applied Nutrition April 14, 2024 The former boss of JD Sports is eyeing a stake in Applied Nutrition, the budding sports nutrition company which is eyeing a flotation on the London market.
Wingstop: How a fast food chain targeted at Gen Z is transforming London’s hospitality scene April 13, 2024 Owners of a fast food chain targeted at social media obsessed Gen Z, have said they plan to open up to 100 stores over the next five years, in a boost for Britain's ailing hospitality market
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct locks horns with Premier League club Newcastle United over replica kits April 9, 2024 The club has refused to supply Sports Direct - and its former owner Mike Ashley - with its upcoming replica kit, as it now has an exclusive retail arrangement with JD Sport.
JD Sports: Sales grow as it holds guidance on hopes of a rebound March 28, 2024 Athleisure giant JD Sports said it was trading in line with its lowered expectations, as the firm pins its hopes on an improved consumer outlook for the year ahead.
JD Sports set to report sales growth amid investor concerns over outlook March 24, 2024 JD Sports is expected to reveal sales growth as investors will be keeping an eye out for an improved outlook after signs of cooler demand from shoppers.