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Frasers Group

Multi-brand sports and fashion retailer

Temporary Sales Assistant

ContractPosted on 10/28/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Livingston, UK
In Person
RetailRetail Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • Customer-focused with a passion for retail.
  • Friendly, confident, and a strong communicator.
  • Adaptable with a flexible work ethic.
  • Driven to achieve goals and contribute to team success.
  • Available to work over the Christmas period, including bank holidays, weekends, and evenings.
Responsibilities
  • Engage with every customer to deliver outstanding service.
  • Use product knowledge to offer tailored recommendations.
  • Support the team in delivering store goals.
  • Help maintain store standards through stock presentation and replenishment.
  • Support visual merchandising standards that reflect the Flannels brand.
  • Assist with deliveries and stock processing.
  • Ensure pricing is up-to-date and accurate.
  • Support stock counts and inventory accuracy.

About the company

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Frasers Group

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Frasers Group is a British retail conglomerate that owns a portfolio of sports, fashion, and lifestyle brands with both owned stores and online platforms. It grows by acquiring brands and distressed retailers, rebranding them, and expanding across physical stores, e-commerce, shopping centres, and services like Frasers Plus and a retail media network. It differentiates itself through an acquisition-driven Elevation Strategy that shifts from discount-focused sales to a more premium positioning, leveraging its shopping-centre footprint and in-house financing and media to create synergies. Its goal is to elevate its portfolio to a premium market, strengthen brand partnerships, and expand physical and digital channels while monetizing through financial services and media capabilities.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Mansfield, United Kingdom

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • FY2026 revenue rose 8.7% to £5.3 billion, led by international growth.
  • International revenue jumped 59.2% after XXL and Holdsport additions.
  • Burberry stake reached 4.16% in 2026, strengthening luxury leverage.

What critics are saying

  • Adjusted pre-tax profit fell 4% in FY2026, showing growth quality remains weak.
  • Frasers withheld FY2027 guidance on July 16, 2026, citing Hugo Boss and Accent bids.
  • Harvey Nichols needs restructuring after £177.9 million operating losses in March 2025.

What makes Frasers Group unique

  • Frasers combines Sports Direct, Flannels, Harvey Nichols, and international platforms across 1,500 stores.
  • Its Elevation Strategy lifts margins through premiumization, refurbishments, and tighter brand partnerships.
  • Mike Ashley still drives opportunistic M&A, letting Frasers buy distressed assets cheaply.

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Benefits

  • Gym Membership
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
Business News Australia
Oct 27th, 2026
Frasers rules out sweetener for Accent bid as shares trade above 65c offer

Frasers Group has declared its unconditional on-market takeover bid for Accent Group, the footwear and apparel retailer listed on the ASX, at 65c a share. The UK retail group has also ruled out raising the offer, even though Accent shares are trading above the bid price.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 3rd, 2026
Harvey Nichols exits Ireland as Dublin store closes amid $31.6M debt

Harvey Nichols is closing its only store in Ireland after the Dublin business was placed in liquidation. The store, located in Dundrum Town Centre, is expected to cease trading on 13 September, affecting 33 employees. The closure follows years of financial difficulties. The Dublin business had net liabilities of €28.2 million ($32.7 million) by the end of its 2026 financial year and annual rent of nearly €1.1 million ($1.3 million). Liquidators were unable to reach an agreement with the shopping centre to continue operating. The move comes shortly after Frasers Group acquired Harvey Nichols through a pre-pack administration in August. However, the Dublin business remained separate from that transaction. Harvey Nichols will no longer have a physical presence in Ireland.

TheIndustry.fashion
Aug 13th, 2026
Frasers Group acquires Harvey Nichols, plans restructuring after $226M operating loss

Frasers Group has acquired luxury department store Harvey Nichols from administrators FTI Consulting. The deal includes six UK stores, online operations, franchise agreements, and over 1,000 employees. The acquisition covers Harvey Nichols' Knightsbridge flagship and locations in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Edinburgh. All stores will continue trading, alongside international franchise operations. Frasers acknowledged Harvey Nichols requires extensive restructuring. The 193-year-old retailer reported turnover falling 11% to £69.4 million for the year ended March 2025, whilst operating losses widened from £14.4 million to £177.9 million. It was Harvey Nichols' fifth consecutive loss-making year. Frasers CEO Michael Murray said meaningful change is needed, warning of tough decisions ahead. The acquisition extends Frasers' luxury portfolio, which includes FLANNELS, The Webster and HULCAN's MILE.

Microsoft
Jul 28th, 2026
Mike Ashley builds stake in Burberry

Mike Ashley has taken a major stake in Burberry as he seeks to expand his luxury retail empire. The billionaire’s Frasers Group disclosed a 4.2pc interest in the struggling trench coat maker on Tuesday worth around £160m. The purchase will make Frasers, which also owns Sports Direct, Flannels and House of Fraser, Burberry’s fifth biggest shareholde...

Yahoo Finance
Jul 27th, 2026
Frasers boss warns Labour's business rates raid is stifling high street investment

Frasers Group chief executive Michael Murray has criticised Labour's business rates overhaul, warning it is forcing retailers to cut high street investment. The April revaluation of the tax system, based on shop property values, resulted in higher bills for thousands of chains. Murray said spending millions on store refurbishments only to face increased tax bills "makes zero sense". He also opposed Andy Burnham's proposal for a 20% business rates discount for pubs and music venues, funded by higher taxes on large retail warehouses. Despite the challenging environment, Frasers continues expanding its physical retail presence. The company has invested heavily in larger Sports Direct stores, shedding its discount image through refurbishments and adding premium brands.