All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 54
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NewsHalfords boss upbeat on cycling growth despite sales dip
Halfords’ boss has said she remains confident about long-term growth in cycling sales as participation in the UK is still “quite low”.
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NewsHalfords' full-year profits decline: what the analysts say
Halfords has reported a drop in full-year profits as the strength of its motoring division picked up the slack. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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NewsHalfords profits dip but cycling sales boosted in second half
Halfords has revealed a slight dip in full-year profits but its cycling division recovered in its second half despite “weaker market conditions”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers score from the summer of sport?
A packed summer of sport, with the UEFA European Championship next month swiftly followed by the Rio Olympics, may be a dream come true for fans.
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OpinionThis week in retail: Halfords posts prelims with focus on strategy
Motor accessories and bikes specialist Halfords posts prelims on Wednesday, bringing the chance to see how it is doing with boss Jill McDonald at the wheel.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Sports Direct
Retail round-up on May 27, 2016: Portuguese consortium closes in on deal to save BHS and Mike Ashley threatens to skip parliamentary appearance.
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NewsSports Direct's Ashley vs MPs: Read the amazing letters in full
From “defamation” and “disappointment” to helicopters and “astonishment”, the war of words between Mike Ashley and MPs rumbles on.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Sports Direct
Retail round-up on May 25, 2016: Former Burton boss ahead in the race to save collapsed BHS and MPs could reject Mike Ashley's offer to meet him at Shirebrook warehouse.
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NewsHalfords acquires online cycling specialists Tredz and Wheelies
Halfords has acquired premium bikes and accessories etailers Tredz and Wheelies as it steps up efforts to grow its online presence.
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NewsRibble Cycles launches offer in Australia in bid to become 'global brand'
Ribble Cycles is expanding its offer to Australia, its first international market, as part of a bid to become a “global brand”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct and M&S
Retail round-up on May 19, 2016: Poundstretcher owner becomes latest to eye collapsed BHS and Rangers to sever retail ties with Sports Direct.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct and My Local
Retail round-up on May 18, 2016: Sports Direct's Mike Ashley may refuse to answer MPs' questions and My Local poised to sell 10% of its sites.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Mountain Warehouse is racing past Blacks and Millets
JD Sports’ outdoor division is yet to turn a profit. What could the retailer learn from specialists Go Outdoors and Mountain Warehouse?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct and Dreams
Retail round-up on May 17, 2016: Property tycoon and BHS suitor Yousuf Bhailok withdraws from the race and Mike Ashley agrees to appear before MPs.
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NewsSWOT analysis: As Mountain Warehouse eyes a float, what does the future hold?
Outdoor and leisure retailer Mountain Warehouse has boosted plans for a £200m flotation this year with soaring full-year profits and sales.
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OpinionOpinion: Will consumers buy their Austin Reed suits from Sports Direct?
As Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley expresses interest in collapsed menswear chain Austin Reed, John Ryan considers the likely outcome.
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NewsSports Direct owner Ashley emerges as front-runner to acquire Austin Reed
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has emerged as the front-runner to acquire embattled fashion chain Austin Reed, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsGo Outdoors explores potential sale as it eyes further expansion
Go Outdoors has hired financial adviser KPMG to explore the possibility of a potential sale in an effort to fuel expansion.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Austin Reed and Morrisons
Retail round-up on May 9, 2016: Lord Myners asks Sir Philip Green to 'calm down' after BHS collapse and Sports Direct tables bid for Austin Reed.
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NewsSports Direct offloads shares in rival JD Sports as BHS bid beckons
Sports Direct has sold more shares in rival JD Sports as it continues to eye a move for collapsed department store chain BHS.