All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 61
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AnalysisWiggle closes Homebase concessions due to 'circumstances outside our control'
Wiggle is closing all of its concessions in Homebase stores this month despite it previously revealing it had plans to roll out more.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mike Ashley's share grab at Findel raises questions about Kitbag sale
Mike Ashley has once again set tongues wagging by snapping up a big chunk of shares in a fellow retailer, this time targeting Findel.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb's verdict: JD Sports is on a roll and shows no signs of stopping
JD Sports has the backing of brands such as Nike and Adidas, and has created an impressive store environment. No wonder its profits soared.
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NewsTech & Ecomm: The challenges facing payment consistency and becoming cashless
Creating a seamless experience across all channels is one of the key payment challenges facing retailers, according to retail executives.
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NewsHalfords hands staff smartwatches to handle click-and-collect orders
Halfords’ store staff are trialling using smartwatches to help them pick items for customer’s click-and-collect orders.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Apple and UK convenience sector
Retail news round-up on September 9, 2015: Investors vote in favour of Ashley’s re-election and Apple unveils slew of new products.
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NewsSports Direct faces down shareholder rebellion as directors backed at AGM
Sports Direct has weathered a rebellion by shareholders as all its senior directors were backed in a vote at today’s AGM.
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NewsMike Ashley faces revolt from Sports Direct investor over his re-election
The re-election of Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley as the retailer’s executive deputy chairman will be voted against by Royal London Asset Management.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BRC retail sales, Sports Direct and Tesco
Retail news round-up on September 8, 2015: August retail sales almost flat; investor want Ashley to quit; and Tesco mulls sale of European business.
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NewsSports Direct faces bonus scheme challenge after shareholder group alert
Sports Direct is having planned changes to its bonus scheme challenged by influential shareholder group The Investment Association.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Asos boss exits, Poundland's ecommerce pilot and Halfords
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from executive editor George MacDonald and news editor James Wilmore.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Net-a-Porter and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on September 3, 2015: Tesco to pay dairy farmers more and Net-a-Porter parts company with founder.
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NewsHalfords warns of falling cycling sales but remains confident on profits
Halfords has warned that cycling sales have plummeted in its second quarter to date, but bosses remain confident it will meet profit forecasts.
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NewsHalfords appoints managing director at Cycle Republic as expansion gears up
Halfords has appointed a managing director at its Cycle Republic division as it continues expansion plans for the revived specialist chain.
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NewsJD Sports heads up new batch of retailers signing up to Friars Walk
Sportswear retailer JD is heading up the latest batch of retailers to sign up to Friars Walk shopping centre in Newport.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Rose Biketown in Munich steps its in-store tech up a gear
With a mix of technology and brightly coloured graphics, Rose Biketown is a world away from what two-wheel enthusiasts would expect.
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NewsSports Direct poised to launch first Mega Value shop-in-shop
Sports Direct is to launch its first Mega Value shop-in-shop as owner Mike Ashley combines two of his high street businesses.
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OpinionJD holds its own against Sports Direct in retail’s equivalent of the Ashes
Amid the turmoil in sports retail over the past few years one retailer stands out for its prowess on the pitch – JD Sports.
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NewsJD Sports signals higher than expected profits as trainers fly off shelves
JD Sports expects profits to come in 10% ahead of expectations after a strong first half in which like-for-likes beat forecasts.
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NewsFindel reports 'solid' start to year as sales rise 1.9% in first quarter
Findel has reported a “solid” start to the year as total sales increased 1.9% in the 17 weeks to July 24.