All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 91
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NewsHalfords like-for-likes slip in a "difficult environment"
Halfords retail like-for-likes slid 1.1% in the 13 weeks to July 1.
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NewsEvans Cycles profits dip as it invests in expansion
Evans Cycles profits dipped in its last financial year, despite a sales rise, as it invested in expansion.
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NewsPrivate equity firms bid for American Golf
A number of private equity firms have tabled bids for golf specialists American Golf which is up for sale for £80m.
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OpinionFrom crisis comes opportunity
The retail collapses of the past few weeks were sad news for those losing their jobs, but the focus on failure meant the bigger picture was obscured: crisis for one means opportunity for others, and good quoted retailers are seizing it.
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NewsJJB makes 'good progress' with turnaround
Sports specialist JJB, which is at the start of a turnaround programme, told investors that “good progress” is being made.
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AnalysisSir Tom Hunter
On the eve of forging a retail partnership with Mike Ashley, Sir Tom Hunter intends to make use of Sports Direct’s deep pockets. George MacDonald reports
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NewsSports Direct profits soar
Sports Direct has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 32.7% to £135.5m in its full year despite the consumer environment being “one of the toughest” it has ever seen.
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NewsOnline bikes retailer Wiggle launches first pan-European TV ad
Online bikes retailer Wiggle has launched its first pan-European TV ad campaign as it aims to appeal to cycling enthusiasts watching coverage of the Tour de France.
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NewsSports Direct staff in line for £87.5m pay-out
Sports Direct staff are in line for a pay bonanza this week as £87.5m is set to be dished out under its staff incentive scheme.
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NewsJJB makes "good progress" in its turnaround plan
JJB is making “good progress” in its turnaround as sales in the 22 weeks to July 3 met its expectations.
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NewsSports Direct to beef up fashion portfolio with Van Mildert chain
Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley is believed to be on the brink of adding Northeastern mini-chain Van Mildert to his fledgling branded fashion portfolio as he seeks to replicate the success of rival JD Sports.
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GalleryBack to Asics
Running shoe brand Asics has opened a flagship store in Amsterdam that couples futuristic design with technology. John Ryan reports
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NewsVast contrast typifies results across retail
Food and general retailers alike lagged a flattish market as updates and sector data showed sharply divergent performances from store groups.
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NewsJD Sports acquires Cecil Gee and Spanish sports retailer Sprinter
JD Sports has acquired menswear retailer Cecil Gee and a controlling stake in Spanish sports retailer Sprinter.
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GalleryNike Town, Oxford Circus
The Champions League celebrations in Barcelona and Wembley seem a rather distant memory a few weeks on, but Nike Town did its best to prolong things
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NewsHalfords trials smaller high street bike shops
Car parts and bikes retailer Halfords has kick-started a trial of small bike-focused high street shops in London.
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NewsJD Sports like-for-likes dip in line with expectations
JD Sports Fashion has suffered continued declining like-for-like sales but said trading is in line with expectations.