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Sports Direct

UK sporting goods retailer

sportsdirect.com

Headquarters: Shirebrook, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1982
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+

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Latest news about Sports Direct

In short: Sports Direct and its parent Frasers Group pursued global expansions and high-profile takeovers while facing criticism over store security and labor.

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June 16 WWD

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Eyes Footwear Expansion Down Under Via Takeover Bid

Mike Ashley‘s Frasers Group is on the acquisition trail again. Frasers on Monday said it has made an...

June 10 Reuters

Frasers Group launches €2 billion takeover offer for struggling Hugo Boss

Frasers Group , the retailer controlled by British billionaire Mike Ashley, launched a €2 billion ($...

June 10 MSN

Mum wrongly accused of being a thief in Sports Direct by facial recognition cameras

Facial recognition cameras are following shoppers around in London, and innocent people are being publicly humiliated as they shop for their children. Anamaria Mihai had...

May 13 Australian Financial Review

Accent to turbocharge Sports Direct, targets $1.9b in sales by 2030

The company behind Hype, The Athlete's Foot and brands including Hoka and Skechers has vowed to cut costs and accelerate growth as it reassures rattled...

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