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Frasers has upped its stake in German fashion house Hugo Boss to nearly half of the shares.

18 August 2026 Editor

Frasers now owns over 47.89% of Hugo Boss shares after its July cash offer of €38 per-share has bolstered its stake from the 26.06% of Hugo Boss it owned in June. The shares were purchased […]

Harvey Nichols bought by Frasers Group

13 August 2026 Editor

Luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols has been bought by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group in a pre-pack administration deal for an undisclosed amount and beating off a rival bid from Next. The acquisition covers Harvey […]

Frasers Group poised to rescue Harvey Nichols in pre-pack deal

13 August 2026 Editor

Frasers Group is reportedly on the brink of acquiring Harvey Nichols through a pre-pack administration deal, bringing an end to the auction process for the iconic luxury retailer, according to Sky News. Sources indicate that […]

Frasers builds Burberry position to become third-largest shareholder

29 July 2026 Editor

A regulatory filing from Frasers Group shows the company expanded its financial interest in Burberry from 3.05% to 4.16%. The entire position is held through sold put options linked to Burberry shares, rather than through […]

Frasers eyes Michael Murray for Hugo Boss top job

26 July 2026 Editor

Frasers Group is reportedly seeking to install its chief executive, Michael Murray, at the helm of Hugo Boss in a bid to tighten its grip on the business. The Sports Direct owner is strongly considering […]

Ted Baker to close all remaining UK stores

20 August 2024 Editor

Negotiations over the future of Ted Baker have failed, putting 500 jobs at risk as the company faces a full shutdown. Ted Baker is set to permanently close all 31 of its remaining UK stores […]

Frasers Group eyes stake in Doncaster and Exeter shopping malls

21 May 2024 Editor

Frasers Group is considering acquiring Doncaster’s Frenchgate shopping centre mall and taking a 50% stake in Exeter’s Princesshay estate. The Princesshay estate is partly owned by the Crown Estate and investment firm Nuveen. With the […]

Frasers Group snaps up WIT Fitness brand

30 January 2024 Editor

Frasers group has acquired the assets and intellectual property of WIT Fitness, which is a specialist gym and fitness wear group. Frasers group has acquired the assets and intellectual property of WIT Fitness, which is […]