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Frasers pulls out of bidding for Revolution Beauty after mulling takeover

Frasers, the retail giant which owns Sports Direct and Flannels, said it ‘now confirms that it does not intend to make an offer’ to buy the business.

Evening Standard

Sports Direct pricing practices ‘may be breaking the law’, Which? says

Consumer group makes claims of ‘some questionable and dodgy pricing tactics’ on retailer’s website

The Guardian - UK

Sports Direct pricing could be misleading shoppers, Which? claims

Which? has reported Sports Direct to the competition watchdog following tip offs over the retail giant’s use of ‘Recommended Retail Prices’.

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Sports Direct ‘ripping off’ customers with misleading deals

Which? said it was tipped off about ‘suspicious’ RRPs by readers, and proceeded to look at the pricing of 160 popular products

The Independent UK

Mother of autistic boy left with £10,000 debt after breaching DWP rules by £1.92 a week

Over five-year period Oksana Shahar – who cares for her son – was paid a small amount more than carer’s allowance earnings limits allow

The Guardian - UK

TV actress sues gym owner for £100,000 over mother's death in sauna

Milanka Brooks’ mother died from heatstroke in a gym sauna

Evening Standard

Black Mirror star sues Sports Direct gym after her mother dies from overheating in sauna

Milanka Brooks found success in in the multi-Emmy Award winning Black Mirror episode, USS Callister

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Boohoo to rebrand as Debenhams despite Frasers Group’s vote to block it

Shareholder meeting turned into latest episode in battle between fashion retailer and Mike Ashley’s retail empire

The Guardian - UK

What next for Mike Ashley’s patchwork retail empire?

The tycoon’s Frasers Group faces a tricky next chapter after decades of relentless deal-making

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool 'Champions 25' shirts released as they extend Premier League lead following 2-0 victory over Newcastle

Liverpool shirts to celebrate their potential Premier League title have been released

FourFourTwo

Best rugby balls to buy 2025: options for every type of player

From advanced designs to durability, find the perfect ball for any condition and enhance your game

Evening Standard

Your guide to stylish but affordable ski outfits: Perfect Moment, Arc’teryx and Sports Direct

From £6 Perfect Moment rentals to the smart bargains from Zara and Sports Direct — Joe Bromley has your essential skiing (and après) style guide for any budget

Evening Standard

Frasers Group says two-thirds of retail staff are still on zero-hours contracts

MPs examining plans for legislation were told 11,500 staff on the contracts, which do not guarantee weekly shifts

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje reveals the surprisingly simple way he builds serious strength in the gym

HOW I TRAIN: ‘When you’re in the gym, it’s all about the core compound lifts and performing them well to get the best results’

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The Guardian - UK

From turbo trainers to running buggies: the fitness gear that made you fitter

‘The best £12 I ever spent’: real fitness starts with the right kit. Here’s the gear that helped these ordinary people get fit and stay motivated

The Guardian - UK

The alternative 2024 sports awards: quotes, gaffes and animal cameos

The best and worst of 2024 – featuring Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the war on woke and the happiest 34 seconds of the year

The Guardian - UK

Boohoo shareholders vote to block Mike Ashley from joining board

Chair hails ‘resounding vote of confidence’ as investors reject Sports Direct founder and his associate Mike Lennon

Evening Standard

Boohoo shareholders deny Mike Ashley seat on board after boardroom battle

Frasers Group, which owns a 27% stake in Boohoo, had urged investors to appoint Mr Ashley and restructuring expert Mike Lennon.

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The Guardian - UK

Mike Ashley has the right critique of Boohoo. But he doesn’t belong on its board

The online retailer needs a shake-up – but the Sports Direct supremo is far from an unconflicted party

The Guardian - UK

Boohoo wins influential adviser’s support in battle with Mike Ashley

ISS reportedly tells fast-fashion firm that Frasers Group approach is ‘superficial’ and ‘offers no plans for change’

Evening Standard

Sports Direct owner Frasers blames Budget for profit warning after consumer confidence slump

Frasers expects costs to increase by £50 million in the next financial year as a result of Budget measures

The Independent UK

Frasers cuts profit outlook amid ‘weaker’ shopper confidence around Budget

It came as the Mike Ashley-founded firm revealed a slump in sales for the past half-year, and lower profits

Evening Standard

Warhammer maker earns place in FTSE 100 while Frasers drops off top index

The latest reshuffle of the London Stock Exchange has seen Nottingham-based Games Workshop join the UK’s biggest share index.

The Guardian - UK

Sports Direct under fire for misspelling Wales as ‘Cyrmu’ on bobble hats

Retailer removes £5 hats from website after mangling Welsh spelling of country, Cymru as ‘Cyrmu’

Evening Standard

Frasers Group to shed light on consumer demand ahead of key Christmas period

Frasers Group will update investors on its performance over the past six months on Thursday December 5.

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