All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 11
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NewsJD Sports boss expects pushback from staff on office return
JD Sports boss Régis Schultz says he expects some pushback from staff about his decision to bring them back to the office four days a week, but insists the decision is “the right way to do it”.
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News‘Dirty’ trainer brand plots biggest IPO of the year
An Italian luxury retailer famous for its ‘dirty’ trainers is plotting a float on the country’s stock market, which would be its biggest listing in at least a year.
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NewsJD Sports given boost by trainer sales and in-store shopping
JD Sports has maintained its profit guidance in a “volatile” market as in-store sales climb.
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NewsJD Sports results delayed after reduced profit expectation
JD Sports has put its results on hold, but the sportswear retailer expects to meet its reduced profit guidance.
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NewsPeloton launches rental service to cope with declining sales
Exercise equipment brand Peloton, which grew in popularity during the pandemic, has launched a rental service as sales decline.
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NewsFrasers emerges as frontrunner for Princesshay with Crown Estate
Frasers Group has emerged as the frontrunner to buy a majority stake in Princesshay estate and shopping centre in Exeter, which is partly owned by the King’s Crown Estate.
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NewsExclusive: Halfords chief operating officer to depart
Halfords chief operating officer Rob Keates is set to depart after four years at the motor specialist, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAngling Direct posts ‘record’ UK performance
Specialist retailer Angling Direct has reported a rise in sales and market share as it achieved “record UK revenues” in the full year ending January 31, 2024.
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GalleryFinisterre unveils biggest store yet in Covent Garden
Cornwall-based outdoor apparel retailer Finisterre has opened the doors to its newest flagship store in Covent Garden, London.
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AnalysisCan a bumper summer of sport boost retail spend?
A summer of sport is nearly upon us with Euro 2024 and the Olympic Games hitting our screens in the next few weeks. Retail Week asks whether these two sporting spectaculars might prompt consumers to splash the cash
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Analysis‘Reasons for retailer optimism, despite damp and gloomy April’
Despite a damp and gloomy April impacting customer spend, there are plenty of reasons for UK retailers to be quietly cheerful about the months ahead. Here are some of the ways retailers can capitalise on continuing consumer caution.
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GalleryIn pictures: Gymshark rivals ‘fashion’s biggest night’ with Sweat Gala
Gymshark took to social media to share its take on the Met Gala with red carpet-ready dresses made completely out of the brand’s activewear archives.
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NewsFrasers launches new digital platform in 'first-of-its-kind' investment
Frasers Group, which owns Sports Direct and Flannels, has announced a group-wide overhaul of its digital infrastructure as it invests “to improve the efficiency of its retail operations and the ecommerce experience for customers across its sports, premium, and luxury brands”.
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NewsJD Sports opens the doors to its first store in the Middle East
The sportswear store in Bahrain is part of its franchise agreement with Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG.
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NewsCastore acquires clothing supplier Infinity Inc
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has today announced its acquisition of Leeds-based clothing supplier Infinity Inc.
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AnalysisWhen counterfeits got cool: how can retail tackle the rise of the dupe?
If cheap imitations have grown cooler than the real thing, what does that mean for retailers who have built their business off the original? How much damage could this do? And what steps can they take to combat the trend?
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AnalysisHow Lululemon is sprinting ahead in the UK sportswear market
While many may have expected Lululemon’s success to slow down after the pandemic, the retailer has surpassed expectations to be one of the fastest-growing brands in the UK. Retail Week explores how Lululemon is sprinting ahead
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NewsTala expands into physical retail with debut partnership with Selfridges
Athleisurewear brand Tala has announced its first physical retail partnership with luxury department store Selfridges in “an exciting new chapter” for the brand.
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NewsExclusive: JD Sports orders staff back to office at least four days a week
The global sportswear retailer has ordered staff at its headquarters and other global offices to return to the office at least four days a week starting July 1, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGymshark appoints former Adidas boss to head retail and wholesale
Gymshark has appointed Hannah Mercer to the newly created role of general manager for wholesale and retail to drive the growth of the business across all physical channels.