Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group plots stake in two UK shopping centres May 21, 2024 Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is reportedly closing in on two shopping centre deals, one of which includes a 50 per cent stake in the King’s property company as the retail behemoth looks to grow its physical estate.
Boardroom Uncovered: Meet the CEO leading American Golf’s transformation who runs10k every single day May 20, 2024 City AM's exclusive interview with the marathon-running CEO who's leading the transformation of American Golf.
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct loses bid to appeal Newcastle United kit row May 17, 2024 The Court of Appeal has rejected Sports Direct permission to appeal a decision over Newcastle United 2024/25 season kit
Ed Warner: Tale of Tyson Fury shows obstacles faced by anti-doping chiefs May 16, 2024 Anti-doping agencies need more resources and to find their voice, says our sport business columnist.
The Notebook: Facial recognition CCTV is Orwellian. But it also doesn’t work May 13, 2024 Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, takes the pen to talk CCTV surveillance, bank spying powers, and the power of dog adoption.
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?
Four in five tradespeople have mental health problem due to work May 11, 2024 For Mental Health Awareness Week, UK tradespeople have shared their own mental health experiences, to encourage other people in the industry to speak about their feelings.
Profits steady at Frasers Group-owned Jack Wills after store closures and job cuts May 9, 2024 Profits remained steady at Jack Wills, the fashion brand owned by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, as a raft of store closures and job cuts saw its revenue fall below £30m.
Square Mile and Me: Kleinwort Hambros CIO Gene Salerno on making it across the pond May 9, 2024 Gene Salerno, CIO at SG Kleinwort Hambros, tells us about meeting Bill Clinton, an awkward reception dinner, and swapping New York for London.
Departure of FIA chief Robyn after just 18 months sparks concerns May 8, 2024 The departure of Natalie Robyn as chief executive of motorsport’s governing body the FIA after just 18 months has been described as a “shame” and “disappointing” by leading equality commentators in racing. Robyn became the first ever chief executive of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile in November 2022, a move trumpeted by president Mohammed Ben [...]