Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley tightens hold on Hugo Boss

Frasers Group increases stake in German fashion house to 48%, after buying Harvey Nichols chain last week The retail billionaire Mike Ashley has given the latest indication that his summer shopping spree may be far from over, after he increased his stake in the luxury giant Hugo Boss to nearly half. Ashley’s Frasers Group, which last week bought Harvey Nichols department stores for a reported £40m, increased its s…

18 Aug, 08:49

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols warned in its latest accounts that it would need to ‘cease trading’ within a year if it failed to secure fresh funding

13 Aug, 12:54

Sports Direct billionaire Mike Ashley claims Harvey Nichols in 'death spiral' and would be 'huge challenge'

Self-made tycoon Mike Ashley has revealed his interest in snapping-up struggling luxury department store Harvey Nichols after its current owner put it up for sale following head office job cuts

7 Aug, 09:27

Mike Ashley says Harvey Nichols is in a ‘death spiral’

Sports Direct founder casts doubt over department store chain’s prospects even as he vies to acquire it

6 Aug, 13:38

Mike Ashley’s Frasers muscles in on Harvey Nichols sale

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has gatecrashed the sales process for Harvey Nichols, defying the initial objections of the luxury department store’s brand partners. The fashion group, founded by billionaire Ashley, has successfully entered into the auction for the high-end retail group after demanding it be allowed to take part, City AM understands.  Harvey Nichols had [...]

14 Jul, 11:52