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The Latest Breaking News from AO

Sales slide at AO World as consumers put off buying latest mobile phones

Online electrical goods seller still able to report pre-tax profits of £13m in the half year as cost-cutting measures bear fruit

The Guardian - UK

Which? warns shoppers most Black Friday offers are not cheaper

Which? issued the Black Friday warning after carrying out research of prices at Argos, Amazon, Currys, AO, John Lewis and more

The National (Scotland)

Just 2% of Black Friday deals were cheapest on the day last year – Which?

The watchdog said Black Friday deals ‘should be taken with a pinch of salt’.

The Independent UK

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Fridge magnate: John Roberts, the man who founded AO World ‘for a bet’

The boss who sells us appliances by the thousand is chilled about Mike Ashley’s stake in the company, but hot on recycling and the need for the rich to give back

The Guardian - UK

Best AO deals for Black Friday 2023: Offers to expect on appliances and more

Save big on home appliances this Black Friday

Evening Standard

Australian Open 2024 promises big names to outshine past problems

After a pandemic, late finishes and fluffy balls, next year’s event is counting on Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios to bring in the fans

The Guardian - AU

Best watch dupes for the luxury look without the price tag

For those who love the Patek Philippe look but can’t quite afford the £80,000-sized dent in your wallet

Evening Standard

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Human rights group backs Manchester men who say racism led to murder convictions

Three black men jailed under joint enterprise law, which is often based on ‘dubious evidence’ of gang membership, says Liberty

The Guardian - UK

Apple fans can get iPhone handset for less than £500 - here's how

It's very rare to find an iOS 16.5 backed device for less than £500 but this rare deal means you don't have to pay the most for the newest software

Daily Mirror

Job losses and office closures help AO return to profit

On its outlook, AO said it is 'confident in our ability to deliver on our 5% EBITDA ambition in the short term and returning to top line growth in the medium term'

Birmingham Post

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group ups AO stake for a third time

The owner of House of Fraser and Sports Direct is AO's largest shareholder

Birmingham Post

Rio Ferdinand, Mike Ashley and the maker of Hollyoaks: The 17 latest North West deals

BusinessLive has rounded up some of the latest top deals you should not miss

Birmingham Post

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group buys 5% Boohoo stake in online shopping spree

Sale adds to flurry of investments by owner of Sports Direct, including in Currys, AO and Asos

The Guardian - UK

Mike Ashley's retail empire buys into fashion giant Boohoo

Frasers Group recently invested over £75m to become AO's largest shareholder

Manchester Evening News

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Birmingham Post

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group doubles stake in Currys

Frasers has a history of investment partnerships in other retail brands, such as AO.com, Asos and Hugo Boss

Birmingham Post

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group increases stake in AO

The original deal saw Frasers Group acquire a stake of just under 19% in AO for £75m

Birmingham Post

AO, LDC and Mike Ashley's Frasers Group: The 14 latest North West deals

BusinessLive has rounded up some of the latest top deals you should not miss

Manchester Evening News

'£100 Ubers, hundreds cramming onto trains, walking six miles home' - Travel chaos during Manchester's busiest weekend

'People were and more could have been seriously hurt'

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The Guardian - UK

Mike Ashley stretches the edges of Frasers’ ‘ecosystem’ with AO World stake

Strategically questionable 18.9% stake in the white goods seller suggests the Sports Direct founder still can’t resist a punt

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Citehhh!

City’s victory parade PLUS The long walk home from Parklife AND Arguing against the ‘concrete monstrosity’

Manchester Evening News

Mike Ashley's retail empire buys £75m stake in electricals giant AO

Frasers Group has snapped up a number of Manchester companies over the last year or so

The Guardian - UK

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group takes 19% stake in AO World

Move to buy £75m of shares in UK’s biggest seller of large domestic appliances

Birmingham Post

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group buys £75m stake in AO

The shares had been held by hedge fund Odey Asset Management

Manchester Evening News

Review: Disney 100: The Concert at AO Arena

"The multimedia production is pitch perfect and seamless, but I expect nothing less with a Disney production"

Manchester Evening News

AO launches recruitment drive for over 250 new jobs with potential 20% pay rise

In February, AO upped it annual earnings outlook for the third time in just over three months after it said its cost-cutting efforts were paying off

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