Mike Ashley launches takeover bid for online shopping firm Findel

Sports Direct takes its stake in the company to more than 30%, making a bid obligatoryMike Ashley has put in a takeover bid for the online shopping specialist Findel after increasing his stake in the company.The Sports Direct tycoon’s company said on Monday that it had agreed to buy shares in Findel worth £9.7m, taking its stake in the Accrington-based business from 29.9% to 36.8%. Under takeover rules any investor who acquires more than 30% must make a bid for the whole company. Con