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Sports Direct Acquires USC And Cruise Clothing In Move Towards Fashion Retail

Retail tycoon Sir Tom Hunter has sold an 80% stake in two of his fashion businesses to Sports Direct. He has retained a 20% shareholding and will remain chairman of each company. The deal, worth £7m, will give Sports Direct control over USC’s 38 stores and Cruise Clothing’s 10 UK outlets.

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