Sports Direct attacks business select committee for ‘fobbing off’ concerns
Sports Direct has launched a stinging attack on business select committee chairwoman Rachel Reeves, accusing her of “fobbing off” enquiries by the retailer.
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Mike Ashley’s group faces plunging profit
Billionaire businessman Mike Ashley faced a tough year in 2018, as his holding company revealed that pre-tax profit fell nearly 80%.
Sports Direct lashes out at CMA over probe into JD Sports-Footasylum deal
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has attacked the competition watchdog over its investigation into the takeover of Footasylum by JD Sports.
Sports Direct appoints RSM as new auditor
Sports Direct has appointed RSM as its new auditor, ending a six-week hunt for new accountants after Grant Thornton resigned in September.
Sports Direct accuses Goals Soccer Centres of ‘skulduggery’
Sports Direct has condemned Goals Soccer Centres, accusing its management of wiping out shareholders through “skulduggery”.
Sports Direct calls for probe into dominance of Adidas and Nike
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has called for wide-ranging investigation into the sportswear industry, complaining about the dominance and Adidas and Nike.
Debenhams secures extra £50 million funding ahead of key Christmas period
Debenhams has secured an extra £50 million of funding to help the department store win over customers in the run up to Christmas, the company has announced.
Newcastle hit back after Jeremy Corbyn attack on ‘bad owners like Mike Ashley’
Newcastle have hit back at Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn after he launched an attack on “bad owners like Mike Ashley” as part of a plan to shake up the way football is run.
Football clubs too important to be left in hands of bad owners – Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to shake up the way football is run, saying clubs are “too important to be left in the hands of bad owners”.
Mike Ashley’s latest court fight with Rangers arouses judge’s concern
A judge has raised concern after Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley and Rangers became involved in another High Court fight relating to kit deals.
Steve Bruce retains full support of Newcastle owner Mike Ashley
Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce is in no immediate danger of losing his job despite Sunday’s 5-0 horror show at Leicester.
5 issues facing under-pressure Newcastle boss Bruce
Steve Bruce found himself firmly in the firing line after Newcastle’s humiliating 5-0 Premier League capitulation at Leicester on Sunday.
Newcastle head coach Bruce refuses to focus on fresh takeover talks
Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce is refusing to be distracted by fresh takeover talks as he prepares for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Leicester.
Debenhams finance chief jumps ship for Ted Baker
The finance chief of Debenhams has quit after just one year with the struggling department store to join fashion brand Ted Baker.
Sports Direct proposes £3.8m takeover for troubled Goals Soccer Centres
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has revealed a £3.8 million takeover approach for troubled Goals Soccer Centres ahead of the five-a-side football pitch firm’s shares delisting next week.
Sports Direct warns JD Sports’ deal with Footasylum could increase prices
Sports Direct has weighed in on the competition watchdog’s concerns over rival JD Sports’ attempted £90 million takeover of Footasylum.
Debenhams wins legal battle with Sports Direct over CVA rescue plan
Debenhams’ rescue deal with landlords to cut rents and close 50 stores is legal, a judge has ruled.
Mike Ashley insists ‘elevation’ on track but new auditor remains a mystery
Mike Ashley has insisted his “elevation” strategy to change Sports Direct from a discount retailer to the Selfridges of sport is still on track – although it might take longer than first thought.
Ashley funding Debenhams CVA challenge to ‘eliminate a competitor’, court told
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is funding a legal challenge to a deal which rescued Debenhams from administration in order to “eliminate a competitor”, the High Court has heard.
Goals Soccer Centres up for sale despite unresolved accounting scandal
Goals Soccer Centres, the five-a-side football pitch operator reeling from a major accounting scandal, has put itself up for sale.