In the news this morning, Sports Direct lays out a plan for struggling department store chain Debenhams, which includes admitting for the first time that it would seek to acquire Debenhams if it fell into administration.
Elsewhere, Travelodge looks to expand despite warning of short-term economic challenges and Persimmon’s just published annual report reveals just how much former chief executive Jeff Fairburn pocketed under the house builder’s controversial long-term incentive scheme.
Also today:
News round-up: Could outlet centres be the future of retail?
Data will make our cities smarter
Sainsbury’s to detail price cuts to secure Asda deal
