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NewsPadel Nuestro to open first ever UK store as demand ramps up
Padel Nuestro, the first specialist padel company in Europe, is entering the UK market with the launch of its first store, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘GLP-1s could create lasting changes to how millions of Britons eat, dress and shop’
Innovation, reformulation and reshaping ranges should all be on retailers’ agendas as uptake of weightloss pills affects everything from food to fashion and beauty, says PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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GalleryFirst look: John Lewis ‘reinvents sports retail’ in transformed department
Department store group John Lewis has unveiled a new sports and wellness department in its Oxford Street flagship, combining a raft of products and services in what the retailer described as a UK first, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAdidas raises outlook after World Cup success
Adidas has increased its revenue outlook for the year following a better-than-expected top-line performance in the first half, boosted by World Cup sales.
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InterviewQ&A: Sports Direct’s Michael Murray talks Dublin flagship, international ambitions and Andy Burnham
It’s been a busy week for Frasers Group chief executive Michael Murray, between the retail giant’s takeover attempt of Hugo Boss and Sports Direct opening its highly anticipated Dublin flagship.
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NewsGymshark promotes from within for chief supply chain officer
Gymshark has promoted Matt Rogers to the role of chief supply chain officer in the latest leadership change within the business.
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NewsTala appoints permanent CEO and names new CFO
Athleisure brand Tala has confirmed the permanent appointment of Sally Hughes as chief executive and named Verity Linnell as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsDecathlon launches ‘middle aisle’ to rival discounters
Sports retailer Decathlon has launched a ‘middle aisle’ across its UK and Ireland channels to rival discounters.
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AnalysisGrowth Index: the fast-growing retailers to have on your radar
The economy may not be growing quickly, but these retail brands most certainly are. Here are some of the retailers from the Growth Index 2026 that you should know about.
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NewsGymshark founder in talks to buy back stake sold to private equity firm
Gymshark founder Ben Francis is in discussions with private equity firm General Atlantic about buying back its stake in the sportswear brand
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NewsFrasers sells Malaysian Sports Direct business for over £100m
Frasers Group has agreed the sale of its interest in Sports Direct Malaysia to MAP Active for c.$150m (£113.2m).
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NewsDecathlon narrows losses as price investments push up sales
Decathlon UK has more than halved its operating losses as targeted investments into price cuts helped to push up sales.
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AnalysisHalfords boss Henry Birch on executional focus, the consumer mood and political change
Car accessories and bikes retailer Halfords hailed strategic progress as it reported a rise in full-year sales and profits.
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NewsHoka opens first-ever UK pop-up outlet store
Hoka has opened its first-ever UK outlet in Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays, marking the running footwear specialist’s second store in the country.
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NewsCastore acquires 160-year-old shoemaker
Castore has snapped up one of Britain’s oldest footwear manufacturers, Grenson.
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NewsAsos strikes partnership with Deliveroo for limited-edition football shirts
Asos has teamed up with Deliveroo to make a limited-edition drop of Asos Design football shirts available to order through the instant delivery firm’s app.
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NewsFrasers Group launches takeover bid for Australian retail group
Frasers Group has offered A$316m (£166m) for the remaining available shares of Accent Group, operators of brands including Hype and Platypus.
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NewsSports Direct partners with Zapp for World Cup 2026 merch ahead of the tournament
Sports Direct is providing an on-demand, rapid delivery service of FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise for Londoners ahead of the football tournament.
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NewsLululemon trims outlook after weak US performance
Lululemon has lowered its full-year outlook, which interim co-chief executive Meghan Frank blamed on “negative commentary in the media” and product launches that failed to entice shoppers.
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NewsFootasylum enters partnership with Trapstar
Footasylum has entered a strategic partnership with British streetwear brand Trapstar.