All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 6
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NewsSports Direct launches new membership programme in latest loyalty push
Exclusive: Sports Direct has launched a new benefit-based membership programme in a bid to boost customer loyalty, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGo Outdoors becomes latest retailer to give staff body cameras
Specialist retailer Go Outdoors has been giving staff body-worn cameras as part of a trial to “deter theft” and “keep colleagues safe”.
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GalleryLululemon has opened its largest store in Europe
Athleisure and activewear giant Lululemon has relocated and upsized its London flagship store to mark the brand’s largest store in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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NewsAmazon is adding Adidas to its Buy with Prime service
Amazon has expanded its Buy with Prime service, a direct-to-consumer facility offering to include Adidas this year.
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NewsGymshark is opening its debut US flagship store
Sportswear giant Gymshark has revealed plans to open its debut flagship store in the US.
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NewsJD Outdoor boss stands down as Hobbycraft boss takes the reins
Exclusive: The longstanding boss of JD Sports’ outdoors business Lee Bagnall has stepped down from the business and Hobbycraft chief executive Dominic Jordan is set to take the hotseat, Retail Week can reveal.
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Innovation of the WeekAlo Yoga is merging physical and digital retail on Roblox metaverse
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsCastore scores big over Christmas with ‘strongest ever sales performance’
Sportswear brand Castore has enjoyed a “record Christmas” hailing its “strongest ever trading performance” over the period.
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NewsHalfords has upgraded its profit guidance following strong sales
Halfords has upgraded its profit guidance for the full year as it cites recent trading and “continued strategic progress”.
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FeatureRetail’s 101 favourite stores as chosen by the bosses of M&S, John Lewis, Ikea, Boots and more
From hometown heroes to international inspiration, we asked retailer leaders, commentators and our journalists to name their favourite store in the world. The result is 101 stores that show bricks-and-mortar retail at its very best.
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NewsTHG posts sales dip but remains on track for full year after Ingenuity split
Ecommerce giant THG, which owns the likes of Look Fantastic, MyProtein, and Cult Beauty, has reported a dip in sales for the fourth quarter but said it expects full year adjusted EBITDA to be “in line” with expectations in its first update since demerging its technology platform Ingenuity.
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NewsFanatics to open first ever Collectibles flagship store in London
Sportswear giant Fanatics is set to open its first-ever global flagship store for its Collectibles brand on London’s iconic Regent Street later in the year.
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NewsAdidas has reported a strong fourth quarter and full year
Sportswear giant Adidas has reported booming sales and profits during its fourth quarter and for the 2024 full year thanks to ongoing “strong momentum” across the product portfolio.
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GalleryGymshark makes ‘huge step’ with first store outside the UK
Sportswear giant Gymshark has opened its debut store in Dubai, marking its first permanent store outside the UK.
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GalleryVans revamps West End flagship to create eye-catching ‘skateable’ store
The sneakers and skate shoe specialist has opened the doors to an overhauled store that features “skateable architecture” and the introduction of third-party brands for the first time in Europe
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NewsJD Sports has seen revenue increase despite a ‘challenging and volatile market’
JD Sports has recorded a growth in revenue across its golden quarter trading period, despite what the retailer called a “challenging and volatile market”.
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NewsTala has appointed a new creative director
Athleisurewear brand Tala has today announced the appointment of a new creative director to its top team.
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NewsOutlet Shopping at The O2 reports ‘record’ year
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has reported its “best ever” year of trade in 2024 as retail, leisure and food and beverage continues to thrive.
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NewsLondon Designer Outlet has posted its ‘best ever’ Boxing Day and Black Friday
London Designer Outlet (LDO) at Wembley Park has hailed its “bumper” year thanks to the outlet’s “best ever” Boxing Day and Black Friday performances.
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NewsBrompton boss says bike industry ‘in turmoil’ as profits nearly wiped out
The chief executive of Brompton has said the industry is “in turmoil” and predicted that 2025 will be another tough year after profits nosedived.