All Gymshark articles – Page 4
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GalleryIn pictures: Keep a straight fascia – how Sainsbury’s, Co-op and more had fun with storefronts
After the Co-op rebranded six of its flagship stores around the UK to mark the start of COP26, Retail Week looks at times famous retailers have temporarily changed their names to capture the public’s imagination
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AnalysisRetail 2022: 59 CEOs reveal strategy for the year ahead
Leaders from Gymshark, Currys, Pets at Home, Levi’s and Beauty Pie are among 59 chief executives that have spoken to Retail Week in-depth about their 2022 strategy as part of a major new report
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NewsGymshark eyes potential IPO as valuation soars
Gymshark founder Ben Francis and the brand’s private equity backers have started talks with banks and investors in advance of a potential IPO.
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NewsGymshark founder Ben Francis takes the reins as global sales soar
The 29-year-old founder says he is ready to step into the top job at the company he founded a decade ago, and believes Gymshark could be the UK’s answer to Nike and Adidas.
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NewsRetail fortunes flag but online entrepreneurs climb Sunday Times Rich List
Traditional retailers’ fortune have had a bruising year but a number of online retail entrepreneurs have climbed or entered The Sunday Times Rich List for the first time.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisGymshark (Overview)
Gymshark is a fitness clothing brand targeting younger customers (Millennials and Gen Z) in search of affordable workout gear for the gym or for leisure. It has grown rapidly since it was founded by Ben Francis in 2012, faring particularly well during the pandemic.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisGymshark (SWOT)
Founder Ben Francis has clearly hit the mark with his online proposition targeting millennials, putting Gymshark in a great position to capitalise on the current popularity of athleisure.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisGymshark (People)
Gymshark has been busy bolstering its senior team of late to support the rapid growth of the business. It is led by founder and chief executive Ben Francis.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisGymshark (Financials)
Gymshark’s revenues climbed 14.8% to £556.2m in the year ending 31 July 2023 (FY2023), having soared 20.5% to £484.5m in FY2021.
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NewsRetail Connected 2021: Hear from Mars and Ikea as day one kicks off
More than 100 speakers from around the world, including leaders from Alibaba, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Adidas, Levi’s and Shopify, will take to the virtual stage throughout this week at our new digital event.
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AnalysisFootprint calculator and sustainable labelling: what Textiles 2030 means for fashion
The UK government has unveiled several initiatives in a bid to tackle the environmental issues surrounding the fashion industry and support a sustainable future – but what will it mean for retailers?
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NewsOnline retailers launch new trade body to champion ecomm cause
Big-name pureplay retailers have formed an industry association to highlight their contribution to UK success and fight their corner – including on tax.
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NewsRetail Connected 2021: Global insight from Walgreens, Levi’s and Shopify
More than 100 speakers from around the world, including leaders from Walgreens Boots Alliance, Adidas, Levi’s, Shopify and Asda, will take to the virtual stage at our new digital event in April.
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NewsGymshark surpasses £1bn valuation with fresh investment
UK sportswear brand Gymshark has secured unicorn status after a fresh fundraising round saw the company’s valuation pass £1bn.
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AnalysisHow Nike, Unilever and Gymshark are building DTC empires – and the retail fightback
Already a huge growth area in retail, direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales were sent into overdrive over the past few months when stores were forced to close around the world.
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Retail VoiceThe secrets of Gymshark’s customer-centred success
With businesses fighting hard to re-engage their customers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Gymshark is one company that retailers could learn some lessons from, says Daniela Cicoria, senior customer success manager at Vision Critical.
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NewsGymshark circled by private equity as it eyes £1bn valuation
A flurry of investment firms is vying to snap up a minority stake in workout clothing brand Gymshark.
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NewsTikTok launches business arm to work with brands
Social media giant TikTok has launched a new ‘TikTok for Business’ platform to help brands market themselves on the app.
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AnalysisLockdown boom: Five retailers given a boost by housebound shoppers
Although coronavirus is hitting most non-food retailers hard, some businesses have been given a boost by the lockdown. Retail Week looks at some of those winning right now.
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AnalysisTikTok boom: the brands winning as lockdown spurs social surge
With the UK on lockdown and people increasingly housebound, social media will become more important than ever as we seek information, solace or distraction from the outside world. Retail Week looks at the newest social platform to take the Western world by storm and the brands winning on it.