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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+
Industry: Miscellaneous Specialty Retailers

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Latest news about Sports Direct

In short: Sports Direct parent Frasers Group reported soaring profits and expanded its retail empire with the acquisition of Harvey Nichols.

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September 1 Yahoo Finance

Mike Ashley to Fight for Majority Control of Hugo Boss

Having failed to secure a majority of shares in an attempted takeover this summer, Ashley is coming...

August 18 The Standard

Frasers ups stake in Hugo Boss after bidding to buy entire brand

The retail giant behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser said it had increased its shareholding of the German fashion brand to nearly 48%.

August 13 BBC

Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct

The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

July 30 The Economist

The battle for Hugo Boss

A British retail magnate tries to go upmarket...

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