Mike Ashley’s Frasers in talks to buy Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes
by Jasper Jolly from World news | The Guardian on (#65T1J)
Suitmaker dating back to 18th century was put up for sale after collapse of Hong Kong-based owner
Mike Ashley's retail empire is in advanced talks to take over Gieves & Hawkes, one of London's oldest bespoke tailors on Savile Row.
Frasers Group, of which Ashley is majority owner, is in talks to buy the brand, which was put up for sale earlier this year after the collapse of its Hong Kong-based owner.
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