Sports Direct buys Republic stores

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The future of high-street fashion retailer Republic has been secured and 2,100 jobs saved after Sports Direct International bought the chain from administrators.

The Sports World group - founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley - snapped up 116 shops and stock, along with Republic's head office in Leeds, its websites and brands SoulCal, Fabric and Crafted.%VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%

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