All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 69
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AnalysisThe big question: Would a shareholder revolt harm Sports Direct?
Some Sports Direct shareholders are expected to vote against the re-election of its board in protest of founder Mike Ashley’s bonus. Retail Week asks whether that would harm the business.
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NewsSports Direct shareholders plan AGM protest over Mike Ashley's bonus
Sports Direct shareholders are expected to vote against the re-election of the chairman Keith Hellawell and other board members at September’s AGM in protest at Mike Ashley’s bonus.
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NewsSports Direct investors vote in favour of Mike Ashley's bonus
Sports Direct investors have voted in favour of rewarding owner Mike Ashley with a bonus through a new share scheme.
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NewsSports Direct steps up row with 'anti-competitive' Adidas
Sports Direct has stepped up its row with sportswear giant Adidas and is understood to have reported it to the competition authorities.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Greggs and the IoD
Retail news round-up on July 2, 2014: Sports Direct boss on Adidas, Greggs expects profit and IoD concerned about bonus proposal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Burberry, Sports Direct, Carphone and Net-a-Porter
Retail news round-up on July 1, 2014: Burberry appoints digital vice president, Sports Direct quashes rumours it is to buy Office and more.
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NewsAdidas offers olive branch to Sports Direct after replica shirt row
The boss of Adidas has insisted he still wants to work with Sports Direct but admits he is not happy with “presentation” in store.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Kiddicare, Dixons, Carphone Warehouse and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on June 30, 2014: Morrisons down to two bidders for Kiddicare, Dixons Carphone merger fees hit £22.6m, Adidas offers olive branch to Sports Direct and more.
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GalleryStore gallery: Trinity Leeds opens Tour de France pop-up shop
Trinity Leeds shopping centre has monopolised on the Tour de France, recycling an empty store unit to create a themed pop-up shop.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on consumer confidence, JD Sports, Monsoon Accessorize and Amazon
Retail news round-up on June 27, 2014: Consumer confidence rises in June; Shareholders voice concern over remuneration at JD Sports; Monsoon Accessorize to overhaul store estate; Amazon accused of bullying small publishers
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NewsPerfume retailer Jo Malone to open at Bluewater in July
Jo Malone is to launch its first out-of-town standalone store when it opens at Bluewater shopping centre next month.
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NewsWorld Cup goods sold at knock-down prices as England crashes out
World Cup memorabilia is being flogged at discount prices after England failed to make it through to the next round of the tournament.
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OpinionComment: Sports Direct flexes its financial and retail muscles
Last week it was revealed that Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has bought a 4.8% stake in MySale, an online fashion discounter.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Why won't shareholders give Mike Ashley a bonus?
Mike Ashley can’t keep himself out of the news of late and over the next fortnight the impending vote over his prospective Sports Direct bonus is poised to grab him column inches.
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NewsSports Direct's major shareholders to vote 'no' to Ashley bonus again
Sports Direct’s major shareholders are set to once again vote against the retailer’s bonus scheme that would benefit founder Mike Ashley.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Morrisons, Sports Direct and business rates
Retail news round-up on June 23, 2014: Amazon to use Doddle click-and-collect service, Morrisons slashes prices again, major Sports Direct shareholder to vote no to Mike Ashley bonus scheme.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Halfords' Bike Whisperer gets touchy feely
While some comedy campaigns struggle to elicit the smallest of smiles, it’s likely that The Bike Whisperer of Halfords will provoke genuine chortles
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will the World Cup allow retailers to score winning goals?
With the World Cup on our screens this summer we examine retailers preparations and expectations for the world’s biggest football event.
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GalleryIn pictures: World Cup windows and displays
Retailers are rolling out the promotional material in an effort to benefit from the forthcoming World Cup 2014.
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NewsFindel eyes Express Gifts expansion as it switches to growth mode
Home shopping specialist Findel is eyeing growth for its Express Gifts business and boss Roger Siddle has declared its turnaround complete.