All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 78
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NewsHalfords like-for-likes flat over Christmas as it ups profit forecast
Halfords retail like-for-likes remained flat in the 15 weeks to January 11 as the cycle and car parts specialist upgraded its profit forecast for the year.
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GalleryStore gallery: Sweatshop stays ahead of the competition
Running gear retailer Sweatshop is a step ahead of the competition with a new store in the City packed with product and specialist equipment.
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NewsJD Sports sales rise but Blacks has “disappointing” Christmas
JD Sports like-for-likes increased over the festive period, however, Blacks had a “disappointing” Christmas.
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OpinionBlog: Nike campaign targets New Year health kicks
Sports specialist Nike aims to cash in on New Year health kicks with a campaign on its website.
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NewsRetailers offer up to 90% discounts on Christmas Eve
Retailers are offering discounts of up to 90% to tempt shoppers on Christmas Eve as more than a third of adults have left their gift buying to the last minute, according to research.
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French sports retailer Oxylane plans Bulgarian stores
French sports retailer Oxylane plans to enter Bulgaria next year, it is reported. The first Decathlon store is set to open in September 2013 in southeast Sofia, with construction already under way.The retailer sees potential in the Bulgarian market for 15 to 20 stores. It also intends to grow through ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Could Mike Ashley make House of Fraser work?
Sports Direct unveiled another half of bumper profits but the question on everyone’s lips this morning was what’s happening with House of Fraser.
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NewsSports Direct first-half profits soar as House of Fraser speculation grows
Sports Direct’s pre-tax profit soared in its first half as speculation builds that it is in talks to buy department store House of Fraser.
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NewsLe Coq Sportif to open European flagship in London next year
French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif will unveil its European flagship store in Covent Garden next year.
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OpinionComment: Matt Davies is the man to drive Halfords’ future
Of course, it is too early to expect the arrival of new Halfords boss Matt Davies to have had a material impact on the retailer’s interim results, so he bore little responsibility for its 23% slump in first-half profits this week.
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NewsReebok to open standalone UK stores
Sports giant Reebok is on the hunt for its first UK stores as it aims to capitalise on the growing sports performance market.
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NewsJD Sports launches JD Pro fascia
JD Sports opened its new performance sports fascia, JD Pro, in Bow Lane in the City of London this week.
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NewsJJB collapsed with £150m of debt as old stores draw little interest
JJB Sports collapsed with £150m debts, it is revealed, as its former stores attract little interest.
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NewsWiggle profits soar 23%
Wiggle delivered a 23% pretax profit surge to £12.6m for the year to February 5 as the popularity of cycling boomed in the build up to the Tour de France and the Olympics.
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OpinionComment: JD Sports – marathon runner
There is more to success than just getting bigger. JD Sports shows what is possible.
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NewsNew JD format Pro to fill gap left by JJB collapse
Retailer to open JD Pro fascia in the City to appeal to wealthy sports enthusiasts.
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OpinionComment: Davies should shift Halfords up a gear
A second-quarter rally at car and cycles specialist Halfords was given an extra shine last week with the news Matt Davies has filled the driving seat left vacant by David Wild in July.
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NewsIntersport launches ad campaign to grab JJB custom
Intersport is looking to capitalise on JJB’s demise by launching a new marketing campaign highlighting the expert advice shoppers get in-store.
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NewsJJB Sports landlords set to lose more than £40m a year
Landlords of the JJB Sports stores closed as a result of the administration could lose £37.5m in rent and £5m a year in services.
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NewsChain Reaction sales rise as Olympics boosts demand
Sales at cycles etailer Chain Reaction boomed last year despite profits being hit by investment in extra staff.