Coast enters into administration after taking hit from House of Fraser collapse
Karen Millen has bought some parts of Coast, including the brand’s website and UK department store concessions
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Frasers Group PLC
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Frasers Group plc, formerly Sports Direct International plc, is a British retailing group. Established in 1982 by Mike Ashley, the company is the United Kingdom's largest sports-goods retailer and operates roughly 670 stores worldwide.
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