Shares in Sports Direct plunged to a new eight-year low as investors reacted to the farcical scenes on Friday when Mike Ashley’s company delayed its results until nearly an hour after the stock market closed.

Retailer Sports Direct has delayed publishing its annual results, warning that problems in integrating its purchase of House of Fraser stores and increased scrutiny of its accounts could affect the financial guidance it gave in December.

Dr Dorothy Maxwell has long been frustrated by the fashion industry’s waste. She explains why it must take action, writes Ruth O’Connor.

Concerns persist for the hundreds of staff employed at 16 Debenhams stores in the Republic and the North as Debenhams said it was trading as normal despite its UK holding company going into administration.

Debenhams is to seek €230 million in new financing and pursue a restructuring plan in a move which could wipe out existing shareholders including Mike Ashley.

Debenhams issued another profit warning as it thrashes out a restructuring deal with landlords, local authorities, and creditors which will lead to it closing at least 50 stores.

The extraordinary Brexit events in London this past week have already had an impact across the Irish Sea. Witness the sharp downturn in share values and a plunge in the value of sterling.

Esther N McCarthy refects on mirror designs and shares good news for coffee connoisseurs.

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct International must hand over documents as part of a UK accounting regulator’s investigation into its 2016 financial results, a London judge has ruled. The retailer’s shares tumbled.

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British DIY retailer Homebase has identified three Irish stores for potential closure as part of its cost- cutting plans.

The Mandate Trade Union said there remains a level of concern among more than 200 staff at the House of Fraser store in Dundrum Town Centre — the sole outlet in the Republic — despite Sports Direct, the retailer controlled by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, snapping up the department store group’s UK stores from its administrators.

In cities and towns outside capitals the opportunity exists to create environments that turn old shops into internet-ready retail outlets, writes Joe Gill.

House of Fraser is being sold by its Chinese owners in the latest sign of upheaval on Britain's beleaguered high street.

Panic descended on London's Oxford Street during the post-Christmas sales after shoppers mistakenly thought they heard gunfire, leaving one woman injured when a window smashed.

If you’re serious about contouring, make it easy with this UD Pro Contour Shapeshifter brush. We love that the hair is made from recycled plastic bottles! €35 from Debenhams and Urban Decay, Grafton Street.

Consulting breast cancer survivors led to the development of post-operative bras, says Trish Dromey

UCD spin-out company Theya Healthcare has signed a supply deal with the UK’s National Health Service that will see it expand its main product line across British hospitals.

Ciara Donlon from Theya Healthcare, formerly Theya Lingerie, talks about re-branding, Brexit, and its latest deal with House of Fraser.     

STIFFENED by morning frosts and beaten into bitter submission by another ‘soft day’, it’s little wonder that the tropical look (this year dubbed Rio), has grabbed the market with such joyous abandon.

Check out these Hessian baskets, too at €6.99. Each pack contains a small, a medium and a large basket. Available in Aldi stores this week.

TWO key moves this week may put Cork city on the investor and retail radar, as the city centre inches back from the slack years of recession.

Dianna Agron looked adorable in this black ensemble at the House of Fraser British Academy of Television Awards in London. 

Kya deLongchamps takes a stroll through the intimate history of women and retail.

Did you know sleeping on silk has all kinds of benefits that 50 Shades never even thought of, says Esther McCarthy.

A MAJOR UK-based retail expo comes to Dublin next month for the first time, as the Irish retail market shows signs of recovery from the economic slump.

The St Stephen’s Day sales in Britain got off to a flying start with shops reporting a surge in business in the first hour of trading.

The St Stephen’s Day sales in Britain got off to a flying start with shops reporting a surge in business in the first hour of trading.

The Karen Millen ladies fashion chain and two associated companies, employing 300, have been given High Court protection to allow them try to trade out their financial difficulties.

It is what’s on the outside that counts, or so the fashion cognoscenti have declared with the humble coat being heralded as the autumn/winter ’14 hero piece.

A fashion designer who talked about Irish emigrants “damaging” young English virgins has been criticised by a broadcasting watchdog.

House of Fraser could nearly double its number of stores with plans to open up to 50 branches in China following its takeover by a Nanjing-based conglomerate.

Department store chain House of Fraser has sold a majority stake in its business to Chinese conglomerate Sanpower in a deal worth £480 million.

British department store House of Fraser is being bought by a Chinese conglomerate, Sanpower.

Department store chain House of Fraser was today being linked to a £450m takeover by a conglomerate little known outside China.

Springtime is inspiring some fresh and funky styles.

This week, Esther N McCarthy gets her heart in a flutter for fabulous Valentine’s Day gift ideas.

Next joined UK retailers John Lewis and House of Fraser in the battle for festive business.

Fashion chain Next is set to see annual profits overtake those of UK high street bellwether Marks & Spencer for the first time in its history after notching up a stellar Christmas sales performance.

The lights are on. The crowds are on the move. Wallets are being prised open. It is make or break time for large retailers.

Esther McCarthy looks at a golden opportunity for winter style and designer Carolyn Donnelly explains why this limited collection is so special.

Robbie Williams’s foray into fashion has come to an end with his label Farrell closing.

Three large department stores have been caught up in a storm in a D-cup.