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Frasers Group takes stake in retailer N Brown
Sports Direct’s owner Frasers Group has snapped up a 4.54 per cent stake in N Brown, the online retailer behind brands including Jacamo and JD Williams.
Sunday 25 October 2026
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Sports Direct’s owner Frasers Group has snapped up a 4.54 per cent stake in N Brown, the online retailer behind brands including Jacamo and JD Williams.
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