ian1964 10,761 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Today on Channel 4 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm Channel 4 Documentary. Dispatches goes undercover to investigate the secrets of Sports Direct's success. Reporter Harry Wallop explores the hidden cost of the clothes, shoes and discount gear that have helped the company to buck the trend on the high street, making billions for its elusive owner, Mike Ashley, one of Britain's richest men. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinstein 294 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) I wonder who the investigating journalist is Edited April 27, 2015 by colinstein 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anchorman 0 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Reporter Harry Wallop explores ........ Love that name. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragosani 69 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 it all felt a wee bit tame. i was kind of hoping there would be a bit more depth. Newcastle & Rangers got a bit of a mention but there didnt seem to be much said closing businesses and buying them back minus the their debt. or sending lorrys up to clear out warehouse and not bother giving the staff notice they were being sacked! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeburner 0 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Waste of air time,stated nothing we didnt already know. Sports Direct are not a company you want to work for if you can help it. WOW!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Newcastle United Club Statement The Club has noted the Channel 4 'Dispatches' programme aired tonight (Monday, 27th April) and in particular the reference to the terms of the retail relationship between the Club and Sports Direct. The Club is extremely disappointed no-one from Channel 4 contacted the Club for comment. The information broadcast is wholly inaccurate and the Club will provide further information and clarification tomorrow (Tuesday, 28th April). http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20150427/newcastle-united-club-statement_2281670_4674095 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,808 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 It was a terrible documentary. No depth whatsoever. But what do you expect from channel 4! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,651 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 As someone who spent a fair bit of time on the phone to one of the producers about the Rangers situation, I was rather disappointed at the lack of attention placed upon Ashley's football activities. Programmes such as these can expose the dubious business practices of whoever they like but Ashley has shown time after time he couldn't care less what anyone thinks of how he makes his money. He's clever enough to fudge the legal lines to his benefit and it appears shareholders, employees and the authorities are powerless to expect a more moral path. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,193 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 third world workers conditions they should be under a total boycott from everyone . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTP 0 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 third world workers conditions they should be under a total boycott from everyone . Whilst I agree the problem with that is, their prices are generally cheaper than most other sports stores. And for families who aren't as fortunate they could probably buy a Slazenger rig out for under a tenner. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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