All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 15
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InterviewQ&A: Frasers CFO Chris Wootton on luxury demand and future acquisitions
As Frasers reports an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio, driven by the group’s elevation strategy, Retail Week speaks to chief financial officer Chris Wootton about what’s next for the retail powerhouse
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NewsFrasers sales and profit rise as elevation strategy pays off
Frasers has reported an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio as the group’s elevation strategy continues to “drive strong trading performance”.
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InterviewQ&A: Castore boss Tom Beahon on the next steps after raising £150m
As Castore announced today that it has raised £150m in new capital investment, co-founder and chief executive Tom Beahon speaks to Retail Week about the sportswear retailer’s meteoric rise and expansion plans, the importance of global partners and the key to success moving forward
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NewsHalfords delivers sales and profit growth despite ‘volatile trading environment’
Halfords has posted an increase in sales across its retail and autocentres categories as well as a rise in profit.
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NewsDecathlon buys German pureplay sportswear brand Bergfreunde
Sportswear giant Decathlon has announced the acquisition of German pureplay mountain sports, climbing gear and outdoor equipment specialist Bergfreunde.
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NewsMountain Warehouse to ramp up store expansion following record sales
Outdoor clothing retailer Mountain Warehouse is accelerating the pace of store openings after posting a record sales peak.
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NewsHalfords targeted for merger by van rental firm
A reported merger bid for Halfords by van rental group Redde Northgate has been dismissed over a price disagreement.
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NewsUnder Armour lowers sales guidance after flat quarter
Sportswear retailer Under Armour has slashed its full-year sales outlook as a result of “challenges” in North America and flat revenues during its second quarter.
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NewsOutlet Shopping at The O2 posts ‘strong’ sales month
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has recorded a “strong period of trading” in October as it remains on track for one of its “most successful years to date”.
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NewsSigna ‘funding crisis’ raises questions for Frasers and Selfridges
Frasers Group’s acquisition of SportScheck has reportedly been “thrown into question” as the German sportswear retailer is at risk of collapsing into administration.
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VideoWatch: Sports Direct launches ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign
Sports Direct unveiled its ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign featuring some of the country’s biggest sports stars.
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NewsCastore opens stores in Ireland and Middle East
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has announced its expansion plans with new stores in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East.
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News‘Challenging’ market conditions hit Very Group results
The Very Group has posted its full-year results, showing relatively flat revenue and a mixed sales performance.
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AnalysisWhy the UK market is a winner for international sportswear retailers
As UK sportswear giants JD Sports and Frasers ramp up their global expansion plans to drive growth, Retail Week takes a look at why the UK continues to be an attractive destination for international sportswear retailers.
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NewsExclusive: Decathlon rolls out buyback service nationwide
Sportswear retailer Decathlon will roll out its buyback service to all its stores in the UK as part of its push for sustainability, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJD Sports launches loyalty app
JD Sports has launched a new loyalty app, which rewards shoppers with store cashback.
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NewsWiggleCRC faces uncertain future as financial lifeline lost
WiggleCRC’s future is on the line after parent company Signa Holding, the co-owner of Selfridges, withdrew a financial lifeline.
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GalleryRed Run opens doors to flagship store in Liverpool One
Independent women’s active streetwear brand Red Run has opened the doors to its flagship store in the iconic shopping destination of Liverpool One.
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NewsAdidas increases profit guidance as Yeezy sales drive recovery
Adidas has increased its profit guidance for the full year ahead as it reported reduced losses in the third quarter helped by strong Yeezy sales.
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AnalysisHow Frasers aims to be a European retail champion with German deal
As Frasers sets out to build its presence in Europe, it has struck a deal to acquire SportScheck, one of the leading sports retailers in Germany. Retail Week examines the significance of the move and finds out how Frasers’ overseas sports division compares to rival JD Sports