All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 55
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NewsGo Outdoors unveils multi-million pound push into cycling
Go Outdoors is upping its focus on cycling with a multi-million pound investment in new dedicated in-store departments.
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NewsSports Direct tycoon Ashley ‘disgusted’ by ‘deliberately antagonistic’ MPs
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has reacted angrily to MPs who threatened him with being in contempt of Parliament.
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GalleryStore gallery: London's West End springs into the new season
There is diversity in the visual merchandising approaches being taken by retailers on London’s Oxford Street, but common themes emerge.
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NewsMike Ashley urged to appear before MPs or risk contempt
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has been warned he could be in contempt of the House of Commons if he refuses to give evidence to MPs.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Whistles and Sports Authority
Retail news round-up on March 3, 2016: Keith Hellawell to stay as Sports Direct's chairman, Whistles seeks new ownership and Sports Authority goes bankrupt.
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NewsSports Direct set to drop out of FTSE100 while Morrisons could return
Sports Direct is expected to drop out of the FTSE100, while Morrisons could replace the under-fire retailer in the index.
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GalleryStore of the week: Converse to go one step further with personalisation
Personalisation stations are not new but Converse is introducing designers into its New York store to help customers create unique products.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct and Poundstretcher
Retail news round-up on March 1, 2016: Sports Direct looks interested in Clerys and Poundstretcher faces lawsuit for selling fake shampoo bottles.
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NewsSports Direct ups credit facility and halts borrowing from Mike Ashley
Sports Direct has increased its revolving credit facility with banks to £788m after “unjustified criticism” over loans from owner Mike Ashley.
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NewsRibble Cycles poaches Shop Direct Director and appoints former AO.com head
Ribble Cycles has drafted in a former Asda and Shop Direct executive as its new boss to spearhead the retailer’s ambitious expansion plans.
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Analysis
Analysis: How retailers are cashing in on the active athleisure market
When Beyoncé and Sir Philip Green tap into a trend it’s clear there’s money to be made. The pair’s foray into activewear is no exception.
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NewsFindel drafts in former Home Retail executive as non-exec director
Online retailer Findel has drafted in former Home Retail Group executive Gregor Ball as an independent non-executive director.
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GalleryStore of the week: Rose Biketown swerves ahead of the competition
German cycling specialist Rose Biketown has just staged the official reopening of its flagship store in Bocholt in the northwest of the country.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Joules and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on February 22, 2016: Sainsbury's to seek extension for Home Retail takeover battle and Joules hires advisers to manage IPO.
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AnalysisInfographic: Footfall on a steady incline plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, February 19, 2016: Matthew Barnes defiant over challenges to Aldi’s price point, plus more.
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NewsAsda extends Decathlon pilot as it targets better use of store space
Asda is extending its partnership with French sports giant Decathlon into four more of its larger stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley offers to meet MPs over staff conditions
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has invited MPs to the retailer’s headquarters to discuss the working conditions of its staff.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on February 17, 2016: BHS owner borrows money to bolster food business and Mike Ashley invites MPs to Sports Direct's HQ.
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NewsMountain Warehouse to ramp up US expansion ahead of £200m IPO
Mountain Warehouse is poised to accelerate its US expansion as boss Mark Neale bids to grow its overseas presence to “half of the business”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mountain Warehouse, Burberry and more
Retail news round-up on February 15, 2016: Mountain Warehouse eyes doubling US business, Burberry faces lawsuit in the US and January footfall up 1.2%.