All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 83
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NewsUPDATED: JJB Sports boss Keith Jones stands down
Struggling retailer JJB Sports’ chief executive Keith Jones has stepped down from his role after a string of profit warnings and a call for emergency fundraising last week.
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OpinionComment: Olympics should provide welcome boost to sentiment
As the Olympic Games get under way, perhaps the best that retailers should hope for from the sports spectacular is a boost to shopper sentiment.
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OpinionComment: Halfords gears up for the future
It is a cruel irony that the week that Bradley Wiggins became the first Brit to win the Tour de France, the boss of the biggest bike seller in the country was handed his P45.
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InterviewQ&A: Dennis Millard, Halfords executive chairman
Yesterday, Halfords chairman David Millard took the helm of the business as it revealed chief executive David Wild was departing amid a profit warning in its first quarter update. Retail Week speaks to Millard about his interim executive chairman role and who he wants to lead the business’ new strategy.
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NewsGo Outdoors chief operating officer departs
Go Outdoors chief operating officer Lee Bagnall is to leave the retailer.
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AnalysisProfile: Dennis Millard, Halfords
Halfords’ chairman Dennis Millard, who took up his position three years ago, was this morning appointed executive chairman as he takes over the running of the business on a temporarily basis after David Wild exited this morning.
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OpinionComment: Halfords - Are the wheels coming off?
The Aztecs used to indulge in a bit of human sacrifice to appease the gods and it has become customary for companies to imitate the process when it comes to issuing repeated profit warnings.
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NewsSports Direct profits up as online sales rocket
Sports Direct achieved a “record” year with pre-tax profits rising by almost 25% driven by a bumper year for online sales.
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NewsJJB Sports calls for 'accelerated' funding
Embattled sports retailer JJB Sports said it needs funding more quickly than expected to tackle the tough trading conditions and is in discussions with its “strategic partners” about raising capital to fund its turnaround.
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NewsHalfords boss Wild exits as it warns on profits
Halfords chief executive David Wild has exited the retailer as it warned on profits following a weak first quarter.
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NewsHalfords Autocentres hires business development director
Halfords Autocentres has hired a business development director to drive fleet and business to business trade as the retailer invests in the growing division.
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NewsJD Sports owned Bank opens first Irish store
JD Sports owned fashion chain Bank is to open its first standalone store in the Republic of Ireland at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Dublin.
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NewsJ.Lindeberg on the hunt for London store
Swedish fashion retailer J. Lindeberg is scouting London for its first UK store.
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OpinionComment: The Tour de Halfords
For cyclists, Halfords’ new ‘lab’ stores are certainly interesting, but as ever, the indy pack continues to race ahead.
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GalleryStore gallery: Halfords experiments with ‘Lab’ stores
Three trial stores are designed to change the face of Halfords by clarifying the offer. John Ryan catches a glimpse of the future.
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NewsSports Direct acquires stake in designer chain
Sports Direct has expanded its premium and luxury division by snapping up a majority stake in Flannels, an independent retailer which sells designer clothing.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Wiggle, Tour de France
You’d expect the online cycling retailer to make the most of the Tour de France, and Wiggle is going all out for the event.
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OpinionComment: Asos connects with success
The fortunes of online fashion group Asos were in stark contrast to those of Marks & Spencer over the same period.
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NewsWestfield Stratford signs more retailers ahead of Olympics
Westfield Stratford City has signed up new retailers in the run up to the Olympics.
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NewsHalfords to offer practical driving tests in Government tie up
Halfords will offer practical driving tests from its stores as the car part and cycle specialist teams up with the Government to make test centres more accessible in the UK.