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Evans Cycles is a cycling specialist that is part of the Frasers Group (formerly Sports Direct). Mike Ashley’s acquisitive group bought the chain out of administration in October 2018. Evans Cycles sells a wide range of bicycles, from touring and mountain bikes, to more specialist types such as BMX and folding cycles, and has also been expanding its range of electric bikes. Other services include comprehensive cycle maintenance facilities, organised rides across the UK and a ride-to-work scheme to help customers take advantage of the benefits offered under the government programme.
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NewsArcadia brand Evans acquired by City Chic in £23m deal
Arcadia subsidiary Evans has been bought out of administration by Australian plus-size retail group City Chic Collective.
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Opinion‘Arcadia tycoon Green – from retail’s King Midas to King Canute’
Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green’s fall from grace has been so spectacular and so total that it’s hard to remember what a force he once was.
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NewsArcadia teeters on brink of collapse, 13,000 jobs at risk
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia empire could collapse into administration as soon as next week.
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NewsGreen’s overseas assets targeted by pensions watchdog
Sir Philip Green’s overseas assets could be plundered by The Pensions Regulator as it bids to secure payments promised to the Arcadia pension scheme.
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NewsArcadia to axe 170 head office jobs
Arcadia is wielding the axe on 170 head office jobs as Sir Philip Green’s fashion group ramps up its turnaround efforts.
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NewsArcadia CVA passes, safeguarding 17,000 jobs
Arcadia’s CVA has been approved after today’s second creditor meeting when all seven votes passed muster with landlords, suppliers and the pension authorities.
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VideoWatch: How can Philip Green get Arcadia CVA over the line?
After Arcadia’s CVA vote ended in stalemate yesterday, the team run through what happened and debate what it might take to get it over the line.
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OpinionLeader: Backing Arcadia's CVA is best bet for creditors
As the fate of Arcadia hangs in the balance, there is a danger that this week’s CVA vote will turn into a popularity poll on owner Sir Philip Green.
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NewsArcadia CVA: The stores proposed for closure
Fashion giant Arcadia aims to shut 23 stores and as part of a proposed CVA.
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NewsArcadia CVA plan slammed by Pensions Regulator
Arcadia’s plans to shutter stores, slash rents and axe hundreds of jobs have come under fire just hours after they were unveiled.
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NewsArcadia to shutter 23 stores in CVA plan
Arcadia has unveiled plans to shutter 23 stores as part of a company voluntary arrangement that will put 520 jobs at risk.
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NewsArcadia mulls 'shares for rent cuts' deal to sweeten CVA
Sir Philip Green is considering offering landlords shares in his struggling Arcadia group as he bids to win their backing for a restructure.
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NewsArcadia draws up planned store closure list
Arcadia has drawn up a list of almost 70 stores it wants to offload as it continues to consider launching a company voluntary arrangement.
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NewsArcadia drafts in advisers to review store portfolio
Sir Philip Green has drafted in advisers from Deloitte to launch a radical review of his Arcadia fashion empire.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Super Mike to the rescue
Patrick Blower’s take on Mike Ashley ‘demanding’ to meet MPs next week to set out how they can ‘save the high street’.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Sir Philip defends his empire
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sir Philip Green’s quashing of Arcadia ‘sale’ rumours, and the rivals keen to take his throne.
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GalleryStore gallery: Outfit comes to town in Newcastle
Arcadia’s catch-all format, Outfit, has opened its first store in a city centre – but will it work?
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AnalysisScarlett & Jo: Eyeing a plus-sized opportunity
When fashion retail entrepreneur Gifi Fields launched his career at the height of the swinging Sixties, clothes were designed with Twiggy’s waifish figure in mind.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Taveta Investments and Body Shop
Taveta Investments reports decline in profits and L’Oreal may not receive €800m for Body Shop sale
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OpinionReal-life retail: The rise of the 'grocerant'
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