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PS5s, mini golf and a dedicated bra studio - Inside the Arndale Centre's new Sports Direct

"Every customer has walked in with their mouth open walking around."

Manchester Evening News

'Flagship' Sports Direct opens in Arndale today - with range of unusual features

It's a five storey store

Manchester Evening News

The 'ghost' Swansea shopping centre that's now a thriving, exciting success after two locals took it over

Parc Tawe Retail Park in Swansea has gone from being half empty to attracting some huge names

Wales Online

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The posh Edinburgh sportswear outlet that became a magnet for '80s football casuals

High end sportswear store Lillywhites was a mainstay on Princes Street for decades before vanishing in the early 1980s. We take a look back at the legendary store, that was renowned for its hefty price tags.

Edinburgh Live

'If it's the right fit' - Amanda Staveley admits Newcastle United could copy Manchester City model

Newcastle United could buy into the multi-club model seen down the road in Manchester

Chronicle Live

From fine bone china to, er, Sports Direct: How Britain became obsessed with mugs

Nothing enrages British people more than a slight change to our mug habits, from the loss of a precious bit of fine china, to the indignity of having to drink our tea from a branded office mug. Sarah Ingram speaks to experts and mug fans about our weirdest national pastime

The Independent UK

Man claims Sports Direct worker refused to hand over defibrillator he needed to help save his mother-in-law's life

The man was told by a 999 call handler to go to the store and get the defibrillator - but he claims he was refused, while the nearby McDonald's was only too eager to help

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New store confirmed for Swansea's vacant old Sports Direct unit

Sterling Plus will aim to help fight the cost of living crisis

Wales Online

We visited Edinburgh's Princes Street and counted number of empty shops as stores close down

As the people of Edinburgh reel from the shock of the Jenners building going up in flames in recent weeks, Edinburgh Live decided to take a stroll down Princes Street and see how much it has changed.

Edinburgh Live

House of Fraser closing shops across UK – is your nearest branch shutting for good?

House of Fraser was saved from collapse by Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley back in 2018 which saved the department store chain's 59 stores however only 30 sites now remain

Daily Mirror

Everton kit man had to make 'emergency Sports Direct trip' after Sean Dyche training change

Sean Dyche's full contact training regime seemingly exposed a kit shortage at Everton that had to be fixed with a trip to Sports Direct

Liverpool Echo

Sean Dyche demand forced Everton kit man to make last-minute dash to Sports Direct

Sean Dyche was appointed as Frank Lampard's successor as Everton manager last month and the former Burnley stalwart has made an immediate impact at Goodison Park

Daily Mirror

Tourist baffled after visiting Sports Direct - and finding no mugs

The tourist was left gobsmacked after visiting the United Kingdom but failing to find a mug for sale during a trip to Sports Direct, leading the shopper to share their disappointment online

Daily Mirror

Best thermal leggings for women that are ideal for winter workouts and classic base layers

For the utmost warmth during any winter activity

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Nottingham Post

Single mum who works at Sports Direct slapped police officer in the face

Amy Bird said: 'You can't stop me going into my own kitchen'

Birmingham Post

Frasers Group cuts stake in Hugo Boss

Sports Direct, Flannels and House of Fraser owner has been pursuing ambitious growth plans in recent months

Chronicle Live

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct scores bottom place for customer service

Two of the former Newcastle United owner's brands are rapped in a survey of the best and worst sports stores

Bristol Post

Bristol man stole £192 worth of Calvin Klein pants from Sports Direct

Jamie Noel helped himself to £192 worth of designer boxers

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Birmingham Post

Big builds, house prices and Dragons' Den - here are the most-read West Midlands stories of 2022 on BusinessLive

It's been another busy year for business news in the region so we have compiled the list of our most-read stories over the past 12 months

Birmingham Post

Joules, Roll-Royce, Raleigh, Derby County and Boots: 20 of the most read East Midlands stories of 2022

Stories about Boohoo, Octopus Energy, Poundstretcher, Next and Marks Electrical also proved popular

Dublin Live

Sports Direct owners buy former Debenhams flagship store on Henry Street

The iconic former Debenhams building in the Ilac Centre was first put on the market in August of this year with a guide price of €55million

The Guardian - UK

JD Sports agrees £47.5m sale of 15 brands to Frasers Group

The deal will see Mike Ashley add Liam Gallagher’s fashion label Pretty Green to his retail empire

Birmingham Post

Acquisitions help Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group make £284m of profit in just six months

Management at the retailer, which is majority-owned by Mike Ashley, said more takeovers could be on the cards

The Guardian - UK

Christmas party cancellations ‘near Omicron level’ as UK rail strikes loom – as it happened

Hospitality bosses say 30% of bookings have been called off, with rail workers’ walkouts predicted to wipe £1.5bn from revenues

Birmingham Post

Can Derbyshire-based Frasers Group meet cost-of-living pressures?

Can Frasers Group outsmart other retailers that have had tough 2022 due to inflation and cost-of-living worries for shoppers

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