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Mike Ashley’s Luxury Bet Is Getting Bigger, but Does It Add Up?

The billionaire’s Frasers Group has added Harvey Nichols and an increased stake in Hugo Boss to a growing collection of high-end brands and retailers. Can they become part of a coherent luxury empire?

Retail

Mike Ashley’s Luxury Bet Is Getting Bigger, but Does It Add Up?

The billionaire’s Frasers Group has added Harvey Nichols and an increased stake in Hugo Boss to a growing collection of high-end brands and retailers. Can they become part of a coherent luxury empire?


Retail

Harvey Nichols Acquired by Frasers Group in Pre-Pack Administration Deal

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has bought the upmarket department store chain out of administration after it warned it could run out of money without new funding.

Retail

Harvey Nichols Acquired by Frasers Group in Pre-Pack Administration Deal

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has bought the upmarket department store chain out of administration after it warned it could run out of money without new funding.


Retail

Can Harvey Nichols Recapture its Glamour?

The once-glitzy department store chain is in a "death spiral," says Frasers Group's Mike Ashley, who has made a bid to take control. A refocus on design could be what it needs.

Retail

Can Harvey Nichols Recapture its Glamour?

The once-glitzy department store chain is in a "death spiral," says Frasers Group's Mike Ashley, who has made a bid to take control. A refocus on design could be what it needs.


Retail

UK Retail Sales Get Surprise Boost From Hot Weather and World Cup

Sales rose unexpectedly in June as shoppers increased spending on clothing and air conditioning, adding to signs of a pickup spurred by record temperatures and the World Cup.

Retail

UK Retail Sales Get Surprise Boost From Hot Weather and World Cup

Sales rose unexpectedly in June as shoppers increased spending on clothing and air conditioning, adding to signs of a pickup spurred by record temperatures and the World Cup.


Retail

What Next for Mike Ashley’s Patchwork Retail Empire?

With Frasers Group recently ejected from the FTSE 100, cutting profit forecasts and founder Ashley thwarted in an attempt to join the board of the online retailer Boohoo, are there signs his disparate empire is beginning to creak?

Retail

What Next for Mike Ashley’s Patchwork Retail Empire?

With Frasers Group recently ejected from the FTSE 100, cutting profit forecasts and founder Ashley thwarted in an attempt to join the board of the online retailer Boohoo, are there signs his disparate empire is beginning to creak?


Retail

Mulberry to Cut Nearly a Quarter of Corporate Roles

The British handbag maker will lay off around 85 people globally as it aims to chart a path back to profitability after fending off a takeover bid from billionaire Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group.

Retail

Mulberry to Cut Nearly a Quarter of Corporate Roles

The British handbag maker will lay off around 85 people globally as it aims to chart a path back to profitability after fending off a takeover bid from billionaire Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group.


Retail

Why Frasers Group Shuttered Matchesfashion

In the latest blow to the luxury e-commerce sector, the embattled Matches is closing down just over two months after being acquired by Frasers Group as relationships with brands have reportedly soured.

Retail

Why Frasers Group Shuttered Matchesfashion

In the latest blow to the luxury e-commerce sector, the embattled Matches is closing down just over two months after being acquired by Frasers Group as relationships with brands have reportedly soured.


Luxury

Can Luxury E-Commerce Be Saved?

While cash-strapped e-tailers Farfetch and Matches narrowly avoided collapse this week, both inking sales to new owners, online luxury’s way forward remains unclear.

Luxury

Can Luxury E-Commerce Be Saved?

While cash-strapped e-tailers Farfetch and Matches narrowly avoided collapse this week, both inking sales to new owners, online luxury’s way forward remains unclear.


Retail

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Buys Matchesfashion

The sale sees owner Apax Partners take a heavy loss on the British e-tailer, recently rebranded simply Matches, amid a broader meltdown in the luxury e-commerce space.

Retail

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Buys Matchesfashion

The sale sees owner Apax Partners take a heavy loss on the British e-tailer, recently rebranded simply Matches, amid a broader meltdown in the luxury e-commerce space.


Retail

Fast Fashion’s M&A Frenzy, Explained

Amid a spending slowdown and steep competition, the UK fast-fashion players including Asos and Frasers Group are selling off struggling brands.

Retail

Fast Fashion’s M&A Frenzy, Explained

Amid a spending slowdown and steep competition, the UK fast-fashion players including Asos and Frasers Group are selling off struggling brands.