Mike Ashely’s Frasers Group raises stake in Boohoo to 22 per cent January 18, 2024 Mike Ashely’s Frasers Group has upped its stake in Boohoo again, taking it from 17 per cent to over 22 per cent. Shares in the fast fashion firm leaped over three per cent this morning as investors responded positively to the news. Frasers, formerly called Sports Direct, said over the summer its purchase of Boohoo [...]
In The Style: Why fast-fashion brand once worth over £100m was forced to sell itself in cut-price deal January 15, 2024 The full financial challenges that faced fast-fashion brand In The Style before it was forced to sell itself to avoid administration have been revealed for the first time.
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.
Superdry warns on profit as wet weather takes its toll December 19, 2023 Superdry blamed unseasonable weather for a 13 per cent slump in retail sales year-on-year, as the struggling fashion retailer continues to trade below management expectations. Wholesale earnings were down 41.1 per cent year-on year, which was due to the decision to exit its US wholesale operation. It was also driven by “timing differences and the [...]
Is Mike Ashley plotting a takeover of another UK retailer? December 17, 2023 Retail tycoon Mike Ashley is understood to be plotting an acquisition of ailing luxury fashion site Matchesfashion.
Shein float will be a godsend for markets – if it can get over the line December 13, 2023 As Shein eyes up a mega IPO, it's flotation could re-start the cycle of flotations which has been stuck in the doldrums, writes Simon Neville
Unilever probed over ‘greenwashing’ concerns – and use of green leaves December 12, 2023 Unilever are under the microscope over 'greenwashing' accusations - with criticism over their use of 'green leaves'
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.
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.
Asos: Short sellers ramp up bets against former retail favourite as profits dwindle November 21, 2023 Short sellers have been hiking their bets against Asos this month after the former e-commerce darling slashed its profit forecasts in September.