The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Mike Ashley, the Sports Direct billionaire, is preparing to step down as chief executive of his retail empire and hand control to his prospective son-in-law, The Telegraph reported on Tuesday.
The 56-year-old is expected to take the role of deputy chairman of Frasers Group in an announcement that may come as soon as Thursday, the report added.
By Akriti Sharma; Editor: Jonathan Oatis
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