All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 44
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NewsMountain Warehouse profits ascend as expansion beckons
Mountain Warehouse earnings soared last year as its chief executive Mark Neale hailed the “massive benefits” of its international stores and looked to future expansion.
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NewsHalfords profits fall despite full-year sales rise
Halfords has reported rising full-year sales but falling profits in its last year under chief executive Jill McDonald.
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NewsSports Direct increases stakes in US businesses
Sports Direct has upped its investments in Umbro-owner Iconix Brand Group and retailer Finish Line.
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NewsMove of the week: Has HoF found its visionary leader?
It’s a fair bet that anyone running a sweepstake on the identity of the new House of Fraser boss will be rolling the jackpot over onto the next big appointment.
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NewsJD Sports gets green light for Go Outdoors takeover
JD Sports’ £112m acquisition of Go Outdoors has been given the green light by the competition watchdog.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct and Phase Eight
Retail news round-up: Sports Directs ups stake in Debenhams and Phase Eight appoints new online marketing boss.
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NewsToday in retail: M&S ends week with heavyweight hire
M&S dominated the headlines for the third day running today by unveiling its new chairman – ex-Asda boss Archie Norman.
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NewsSports Direct board member in shock departure
Sports Direct’s only female board member has resigned suddenly with immediate effect.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct and Missguided
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct's only female director resigns and Missguided reveals boost in revenue.
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NewsM&S poaches Halfords boss McDonald to lead clothing
Halfords chief executive Jill McDonald has resigned from the cycling retailer to join Marks & Spencer as managing director of clothing, home and beauty.
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NewsSports Direct staff agency on brink of administration
Transline Group, which staffs Sports Direct’s largest warehouse – Shirebrook – has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
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NewsToday in retail: Mike Ashley’s quest to break America
Sports Direct’s confirmation that it’s set to acquire Eastern Outfitters is the opening chapter of an adventure that Mike Ashley is keen to embark on.
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NewsSports Direct snaps up US chain for market assault
Sports Direct has confirmed that it is set to acquire some assets of a US sports and outdoor retailer, giving it a springboard to enter the American market.
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NewsSainsbury's eyes athleisure with Russell Athletic range
Sainsbury’s has joined forces with American sportswear business Russell Athletic as it makes a play for the growing athleisure market.
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NewsSports Direct snaps up two US outdoor goods retailers
Sports Direct has bagged two US outdoor chains after making a debt purchase and loan.
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AnalysisAgenda: Debenhams, Primark, Burberry and Zalando
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with financial updates from Primark, Debenhams, Burberry and Zalando all on the agenda.
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NewsSports Direct appoints workers’ representative
Sports Direct has appointed a workers’ representative to attend the retailer’s board meetings following an internal election progress.
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NewsJD Sports to invest to hike up outdoor profits
JD Sports’ outdoor fascia turned a full-year profit for the first time, and finance boss Brian Small said the division’s profits will “undoubtedly” continue to grow.
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OpinionReal-life retail: JD on the ascent as Jaeger falls
George MacDonald on JD Sports, Jaeger and good corporate citizenship..
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AnalysisJD Sports’ knockout performance sets it apart
Salesforce Retailer of the Year JD Sports has joined retail’s premier league. Executive chairman Peter Cowgill talks to George MacDonald about how it has been achieved