Mike Ashley says he aims to keep 47 House of Fraser stores open

Sports Direct boss plans to bring in ‘cool brands’ after buying chain for £90mMike Ashley is hoping to keep 47 of 59 House of Fraser stores open, partly by turning over floors of larger shops to Sports Direct or his Flannels chain, it has emerged.The Sports Direct owner, who is in discussions with landlords about new rent deals, said he wanted to retain 80% of House of Fraser’s stores and bring in “cool brands of the moment”.Maplin, Toys R Us and Jacques Vert