All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 2
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NewsCastore agrees deal for luxury menswear retailer Belstaff
Sportswear giant Castore has acquired premium British menswear brand Belstaff from Jim Ratcliffe-owned parent company Ineos in a cash-free, debt-free deal, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisIs leisure and hospitality the new frontier for retail?
From Frasers’ stake in We Do Play, to Lush eyeing the launch of a hotel, the church and state divisions of retail, leisure and hospitality are becoming increasingly blurred. Retail Week analyses which retailers are making moves in this space, and what the opportunities and potential pitfalls are
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NewsJD Sports underlying sales slip as it maintains cautious outlook due to tariffs
JD Sports has said it “remains cautious” on its outlook as indirect impacts of tariffs, tough trading conditions and strains on consumer finances persist.
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NewsFrasers Group takes stake in UK leisure firm
Frasers Group, which owns Sports Direct, House of Fraser and Flannels, has taken a minority stake in a UK leisure firm.
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NewsMountain Warehouse records highest revenue in its history
Outdoor clothing company Mountain Warehouse has seen a record revenue with sales at its highest in the retailer’s 28-year history.
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NewsRab expands US presence with new store
Derbyshire-based outdoor brand Rab has moved its only US location to a larger space in Denver, Colorado, marking a significant milestone in their US operation.
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NewsAdidas sees double-digit growth across all channels and markets
Adidas has achieved double-digit growth across all of its channels and markets in the first half of 2025.
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NewsFrasers Group profits rise but Budget costs pose challenge
Frasers Group has reported an increase in annual profits but earnings in the new financial year may be slightly different as the retailer confronts extra costs.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation round-up: Revolutionary holograms, supersonic drones and 3D AI models
Here we bring you the 10 best innovations that caught our attention in the second quarter of 2025.
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GalleryIn pictures: Retailers that are game for Wimbledon 2025
With Wimbledon 2025 in full swing, Retail Week puts the spotlight on what retailers and brands are doing to celebrate the British sports tournament this year.
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NewsFootasylum hails ‘standout’ year as profits and sales surge amid ongoing growth
Sportswear retailer Footasylum has hailed the success of its “standout performance” for the full year as profits and sales surged amid the retailer’s ongoing growth trajectory.
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NewsLululemon has opened its European airport store at a UK destination
Sports apparel and athleisure brand Lululemon has opened its first ever store at a European airport – with a UK airport selected for its debut.
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AnalysisOasis, new brands, and customer growth: How London Designer outlet plans to make 2025 its best year yet
Located in the heart of Wembley, within a two minute walking distance of the iconic stadium, London Designer Outlet opened in 2013 and became the first outlet in the city.
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NewsNike sales continue to tumble as Trump tariffs take toll on costs
Sportswear giant Nike has reported falling sales for both the fourth quarter and full financal year as it braces for further cost rises thanks to the fallout of Trump’s tariffs.
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NewsHalfords sales rise and profit grows ahead of expectations
Cycling and motoring specialist Halfords has recorded a rise in overall revenue as profit came in ahead of expectations.
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NewsJD Sports opens first Las Vegas flagship
JD Sports has opened its first ever Las Vegas flagship as it looks to push forward with its plans to open experiential physical retail destinations around the globe.
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NewsCrew Clothing steps into new product category
Fashion retailer Crew Clothing has unveiled a new collection as it expands into a new product category.
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AnalysisHow JD Sports is leading from the front as it opens its biggest store in the world
In an exclusive tour of the biggest JD Sports store in the world, chief executive Régis Schultz talks to Retail Week about being a market leader, its global growth journey and staying one step ahead
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NewsSports Direct reported to the regulator for pricing practices
Sports Direct has been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following claims of “misleading” pricing by Which?.
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GalleryOnitsuka Tiger opens concept store inspired by 'Japanese architectural minimalism'
Onitsuka Tiger has opened its first European “Red Concept Store” in London’s Seven Dials, following the success of its bestselling trainer the Mexico 66’.