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Sports Direct parent firm Frasers Group is heading into the key Christmas trading period with "great momentum" as bosses said its "elevation strategy" is paying off. Picture supplied by Sports Direct.

Sports Direct owner cheers 'great' sales momentum ahead of Christmas

Reading have been issued a winding-up petition. Image: Warren Little/Getty Images

Barnsley's League One rivals served winding-up petition by HMRC

Shein buys Missguided brand in first UK takeover for Chinese giant

Concerned: Sir Geoffrey Boycott. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC give guarantees over the future of cricket at Headingley

Yorkshire are in talks with Mike Ashley's Frasers Group as they seek to secure their financial future. Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images.

Yorkshire CCC latest: talks ongoing as club works towards financial solution

Yorkshire head coach Ottis Gibson. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Ottis Gibson focusing on cricket as Mike Ashley emerges as takeover favourite

Headingley cricket ground, the iconic home of Yorkshire CCC. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Mike Ashley linked to purchase of Headingley cricket stadium

Yorkshire chief executive Stephen Vaughan. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire neither confirm nor deny suggestions they are ready to sell Headingley

Yorkshire County Cricket Club chief executive Stephen Vaughan has given a positive update on the club's financial future (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)

Yorkshire chief Stephen Vaughan gives positive update on club's financial future

AO World said it is “confident” of returning to sales growth by the end of the financial year to next March

AO World ‘confident’ of returning to sales growth after swinging back to profit

Colin Graves claims he has been treated as a "last resort" option. Picture Tony Johnson.

Graves exits race to become Yorkshire CCC chair and takes swipe at the board

TALKS: Yorkshire are trying to refinance the £15m debt owed to the family trusts of Colin Graves, their former chairman, in addition to raising £5m of working capital. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Exclusive - Yorkshire in talks with Mike Ashley's Frasers Group over refinancing

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley (Picture: Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Championship club threatened with eviction by former Newcastle United owner

The Mike Ashley-founded business hailed a strong performance despite a “significant increase” in running costs.

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group delivers profit surge but warns over cost of living

Mike Ashley.

Mike Ashley's retail empire snaps up troubled fast fashion brand Missguided

ODDS-ON FAVOURTIE: Paulo Fonseca. Picture: Getty Images.

Paulo Fonseca odds-on favourite to replace Steve Bruce at Newcastle United

Newcastle United fans outside the stadium ahead of the Premier League match at St. James' Park, Newcastle. Pictures: PA

‘Celebrate a United Newcastle’: How the new era started at St James’ Park

Hull City chairman Dr Assem Allam acknowledges the fans at the promotion party celebrating the teams rise into the Premier League in 2013 (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Allam's Hull City reign will be recalled for disprespect of fans - Stuart Rayner

UNPOPULAR: Fans have wanted Mike Ashley to sell Newcastle United since 2008

Why Newcastle United fans wanted Mike Ashley out and why it took so long

OWNER: Mike Ashley watches a Newcastle United game at St James' Park

Newcastle United and Mike Ashley: the timeline

Newcastle United's St James' Park Picture: Dave Rogers/PA

Newcastle United: Why Amnesty International has intervened in takeover
The Premier League has been urged to consider Saudi Arabia’s human rights record again after the settling of a commercial dispute appeared to clear the way for a Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United.

The incoming chief executive of Sports Direct owner Frasers Group could pocket a £100 million shares windfall if he meets a “challenging but achievable” target, the firm has revealed.

This is why the new boss of Sports Direct owner could bag a £100m shares bonus

John Webber, head of business rates at Colliers, said this will result in a “much more onerous and expensive way” for businesses to appeal over their rates.

Business rates plans will make appeals more onerous and expensive, advisers warn

Michael Murray with his partner Anna. (Photo: Michael Murray/Twitter).

Meet the former Yorkshire nightclub promoter set to take over Sports Direct

Mike Ashley founded Sports Direct in 1982

Mike Ashley confirms plans to step down as top boss of Sports Direct owner

Mike Ashley.

Mike Ashley to step down from retail empire according to reports

Peacocks in Littlehampton, West Sussex (Shutterstock / AVM Images)

Peacocks rescued by new buyer - 2,000 jobs and 200 stores set to be saved

Mike Ashley

Business rates relief cap puts stores at risk, says Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group

Mike Ashley

Sports Direct owner expects to take £100m hit from continued lockdown rules

French Connection fashion.

French Connection target of two takeover approaches

Debenhams is in talks with Mike Ashley's Fraser Group over possible rescue deal

Debenhams' closing down sale continues - here's how you can still grab a discoun...

Debenhams says it will 'wind business down' - putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Pay-per-view: A cameraman films at London Stadium. Picture: PA

Premier League have fanned flames they cannot control with pay-per-view

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Detail of view of BT Sport Box Office pay per view television channel microphones during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Fulham at Bramall Lane on October 18, 2020.

Premier League PPV: how fans could be affected

Frasers owns Sports Direct and House of Fraser

Frasers calls on shareholders to back £100m staff bonus

Frasers includes House of Fraser, Sports Direct and Evans Cycles

Mike Ashley's Frasers forecasts growth despite Covid-19

Mike Ashley

How I have found myself agreeing with Mike Ashley and Boris Johnson - Mark Casci

Neil Redfearn: Looking for a job.

Neil Redfearn aiming to get back into the game he loves

Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin wanted to keep his pubs open during the Covid-19 pandemic.

These coronavirus corporate villains won’t get my support – Andrew Vine

Mike Ashley Picture: PA

Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley apologies for 'ill-judged' emails in connectio...

West Yorkshire Police on patrol along Briggate, Leeds, as the nation is on lockdown due to ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Picture: James Hardisty.

Yorkshire and UK can take pride in response to coronavirus crisis - The Yorkshir...

Boris Johnson announcing the lock-down in a broadcast last night Picture: PA

Sports Direct confirms it will not open stores during coronavirus pandemic

Store closures are painting a grim picture for retail. Photo: Chris Ison/PA Wire.

Boris Johnson must heed Save Our Shops call if he wants to retain his new friend...

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley. Pic: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.

Shareholders in Sports Direct to vote on Frasers Group rebrand

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley. Pic: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.

Mike Ashley launches attack against competition regulator over Footasylum takeov...

Sports Direct. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Sports Direct accuses Goals Soccer Centres management of ‘skulduggery’

Journey Further signs deal with Evans Cycles

Mike Ashley leaves a meeting at the Sports Direct headquarters on Friday

Sports Direct being chased over £600m tax bill as Mike Ashley reveals House Of F...

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce.

‘Selfish’ Steve Bruce ignored advice from mate Alan Shearer

Steve Bruce. Pic Steve Ellis

Steve Bruce set for Newcastle United as Sheffield Wednesday demand £4m compensat...

Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Steve Bruce.

Steve Bruce to Newcastle United gets Toon Army’s blood boiling - Ross Gregory

Owls Manager Steve Bruce......Pic Steve Ellis

Newcastle United ready to test Sheffield Wednesday with move for Steve Bruce

Sports Direct owns a 19 per cent stake in five-a-side football business Goals Soccer Centres

Mike Ashley threatens coup at Goals Soccer Centres

Artist's impression of House of Fraser in Hull - to be renamed 1 Paragon Square

Plans submitted for luxury apartments in House of Fraser store in Hull

The latest transfer news and gossip

Huddersfield linked with ex-Manchester United striker | Huge week ahead for Newc...

Huddersfield set for a huge summer.

Huddersfield facing huge summer window | Aston Villa after Chelsea striker | Cry...

JD Sports has faced criticism over the working conditions in its warehouse in Rochdale.

Shocking ambulance call-out figures revealed for ‘satanic mill’ ASOS and JD Spor...

Bonmarche targets fashion conscious women over 50

Bonmarche advises shareholders to take no action after takeover bid

The deal has saved Debenhams - but for how long?

Blackfriar: What Debenhams administration means for retail sector