David Beckham takes £39m dividend as World Cup deals drive record profits Former footballer appeared in about 12 ad campaigns this summer, pushing holding company’s revenue to $110.5m The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Hugo Boss Ends Share Buyback as Frasers Group Pushes Toward Majority Control Hugo Boss has suspended its share buyback program after Frasers Group revealed plans to increase its ownership stake in the German fashion company beyond 50% The Fashion Central · Sep 2
Mike Ashley’s Frasers eyes majority ownership of Hugo Boss The Sports Direct owner said it had an objective to take its stake above 50% of the overall share capital and voting rights of the business. Evening Standard · Sep 1
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group targets Hugo Boss takeover after Harvey Nichols deal Aseries of recent stock acquisitions has enabled the Sports Direct owner to expand its overall holding in the luxury business The Independent UK · Sep 1
Can Mike Ashley make Harvey Nichols absolutely fabulous again? It’s an unlikely union — but the Sports Direct tycoon could be the right man to turn the fading icon around, writes Chris Blackhurst Evening Standard · Aug 20
FTSE 100 holds modest gains with oil stocks up amid rising prices The FTSE 100 index closed up 7.74 points, or 0.1%, at 10,728.04. Evening Standard · Aug 18
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 Guardian - UK · Aug 18
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%. Evening Standard · Aug 18
Mike Ashley’s Frasers increases stake in Hugo Boss after plotting takeover bid The move to buy more shares in Hugo Boss comes hot on the heels of Frasers’ acquisition of Harvey Nichols The Independent UK · Aug 18
Frasers Group revenue soars from takeovers despite Sports Direct struggles Frasers is continuing to seek growth through takeovers The Independent UK · Jul 16
Takeover deals boost Sports Direct owner Frasers amid ‘tough’ backdrop It comes as Mike Ashley’s retail vehicle continues to pursue a raft of further deals, including potential takeovers for Hugo Boss and Harvey Nichols. Evening Standard · Jul 16
Hugo Boss calls for investors to reject ‘inadequate’ Frasers Group offer Hugo Boss’s management and supervisory board said they ‘unanimously recommend that shareholders do not accept’ the offer. Evening Standard · Jul 9
Hugo Boss urges investors to reject Mike Ashley’s ‘inadequate’ €2 billion takeover bid The retail giant behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser currently owns around 26 per cent of Hugo Boss The Independent UK · Jul 9
'Made in India' label stands for quality, national pride: Trade Minister Piyush Goyal Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the 'Made in India' label as a symbol of national pride and quality, citing Florence Shoe Company's global success. Founder Aqeel Ahmed Panaruna's manufacturing of luxury shoes for international brands, like Hugo Boss, demonstrates Indian craftsmanship. Goyal emphasized that such entrepreneurs uphold a national responsibility… The Economic Times · Jun 28
Sports Illustrated · Jun 25 USMNT Manager Mauricio Pochettino’s One Big Superstition at the World Cup The Argentine boss will do anything to continue the winning ways.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15 Mike Ashley’s Frasers follows Hugo Boss bid with offer for Australia’s Accent UK billionaire’s fashion group offers £166m for takeover of 77.1% of shares in shoe firm it does not already own
Evening Standard · Jun 15 Frasers Group launches £166m offer to take full control of Australia’s Accent Frasers currently owns a 22.9% stake in Accent but has now sought to take full ownership, amid a recent flurry of dealmaking by the UK firm.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 Hugo Boss shares jump as it ‘thoroughly examines’ Frasers’ takeover offer Mike Ashley’s retail group has made near-€2bn bid for the German fashion house, in which it holds a 26% stake
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 Mike Ashley’s Frasers makes €1.98bn takeover bid for Hugo Boss Fashion and sportswear group, which owns 26% of the German luxury brand, is now seeking full control
Evening Standard · Jun 10 Sports Direct owner Frasers launches takeover bid for Hugo Boss Frasers is offering to pay around 1.98 billion euro (£1.73 billion) to buy remaining shares and take full control of the fashion firm.
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Sports Direct owner launches €2 billion takeover bid for Hugo Boss The UK retail giant has a current market value of around £3.45 billion
The Guardian - US · May 30 Spencer Pratt is a reality star pandering to the LA ego. He could be our next mayor As long as you remain angry at the city, you can ignore the candidate’s lack of experience or inability to articulate policy
MarketBeat · May 27 Movado Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Movado Group (NYSE:MOV) reported higher first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales and profit, citing stronger demand in the U.S., improving trends in Europe, direct-to-consumer growth and retailer replenishment activity following a better-than-expected fourth quarter. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Efr
T3 · Apr 27 6 best men’s fragrance launches from April 2026, featuring Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford, Coach and more T3’s favourite men’s cologne and aftershave launches from April
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