All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 76
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NewsSports Direct rescues camping brand Gelert from administration
Sportswear giant Sports Direct, founded by Mike Ashley, has bought outdoor brand Gelert out of administration, saving 100 jobs.
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NewsSportswear giant Nike set to open 30 new UK stores over next three years
Sportswear giant Nike is planning to double its UK store portfolio to 60 over the next few years with a focus on out-of-town expansion.
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GalleryStore of the week: Peloton & Co, Spitalfields Market
Wander into most larger branches of Halfords these days, inspect the cycles offer and it’s more than likely there will be a couple of Boardman bikes on display.
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AnalysisRetail Week's 25th anniversary: The stores that transformed the retail landscape
The past 25 years brought constant innovation of stores. John Ryan looks at some of the most groundbreaking formats during the period.
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NewsJD like-for-likes jump but profit margins fall at Blacks and Millets
JD Sports Fashion has revealed a 7% jump in like-for-likes in the UK and Ireland driven by Blacks and Millets but at the expense of margins.
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NewsHalfords highlights cycling's broad appeal with new TV advert
Car part and cycle specialist Halfords is to celebrate the UK’s diverse groups of cycling fanatics in a new TV ad which shows them competing for supremacy.
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NewsAmerican Golf appoints Trudy Hills as trading director
Specialist retailer American Golf has boosted its board with the appointment of former Iceland executive Trudy Hills as trading director.
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NewsEtailer Kitbag to launch overseas to target foreign football fans
Findel is to expand its online sportwear etailer Kitbag overseas amid surging demand from foreign football fans.
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NewsRepublic future in jeopardy as landlords shun Mike Ashley's rent demands
The future of Republic is in jeopardy after owner Mike Ashley failed to secure enough support from landlords for his new rent proposals, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsEvans Cycles launches Sir Chris Hoy bike range
Evans Cycles has unveiled its range of bikes designed by Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy, which it is confident will bolster the growing retailer’s proposition in the challenging economy.
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NewsJD Sports to step up overseas expansion with Dutch debut
JD Sports is to step up its international expansion with the opening of 10 stores in the Netherlands over the next five months.
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NewsRepublic's future in doubt as landlords remain divided over lease demands
The future of Republic is in doubt as landlords remain divided on whether to accept new lease terms on its 114 stores.
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AnalysisGlobal sportswear market battle: Sports Direct vs Decathlon
Sports Direct snapping up stakes in two European retailers brings it closer to its aim of toppling Decathlon as the global sports leader.
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NewsHalfords unveils £100m investment plan after profits slump
Cycle and car parts specialist Halfords has posted a 24.5% slump in pre-tax profits to £71m as chief executive Matt Davies unveils his £100m investment plan.
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NewsSnow+Rock full year profits remain flat despite price pressure
Outdoor retailer Snow+Rock sales jumped 8% to £71m in its last year as profits remained flat in the face of intense pricing pressure in the sector.
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Foot Locker to acquire German athletic retailer Runners Point
Foot Locker is to acquire German athletic retailer Runners Point for e72m (£60.8m).Runners Point operates Sidestep and eponymous stores, as well as online subsidiary Tredex.The deal is subject to review by German competition authorities.Its stores are predominantly in Germany, although the retailer also has outlets in the Netherlands, Austria and ...
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NewsSports Direct launches sports news website to win new customers
Sports Direct has launched a sports news website dedicated to breaking exclusive stories in a bid to connect with new customers.
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NewsSports Direct threatens Republic store closures unless landlords agree new terms
Sports Direct is threatening to close Republic stores by the end of June unless 75% of landlords agree to new terms.
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NewsSports Direct profits soar due to 'resilient business model'
Sports Direct retail gross profit soared 22.7% to £104.8m in the nine weeks to March 31 as its business model proved resilient, according to chief executive Dave Forsey.
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JD Sports Fashion: What the analysts say
JD Sports Fashion’s profits were hit by losses from outdoor retailer Blacks, which it acquired last year, however the City seems positive about its the long term prospects.