All Go Outdoors articles – Page 2
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AnalysisProfile: Go Outdoors’ new boss Claire Webb
Just a month after JD Sports formerly took over Go Outdoors, a new chief executive has been appointed.
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NewsGo Outdoors chief executive Chris Matthews steps down
Go Outdoors boss Chris Matthews has resigned after four years at the helm, just weeks after its acquisition by JD Sports was approved.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Scaling the peaks of the outdoor goods market
The outdoor goods market has had its fair share of troubles since the recession, but Mountain Warehouse has consistently bucked the trend to prove the category can be profitable.
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NewsJD Sports gets green light for Go Outdoors takeover
JD Sports’ £112m acquisition of Go Outdoors has been given the green light by the competition watchdog.
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NewsJD Sports to invest to hike up outdoor profits
JD Sports’ outdoor fascia turned a full-year profit for the first time, and finance boss Brian Small said the division’s profits will “undoubtedly” continue to grow.
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AnalysisGo Outdoors value range is best own-brand product
Own-Brand Range or Product of the Year was won by Go Outdoors for its OEX line of affordable tents, sleeping bags, clothes and accessories.
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NewsJD Sports-owner faces probe on Go Outdoors takeover
The Competition and Markets Authority has served an initial enforcement order on JD Sports-owner Pentland over its Go Outdoors acquisition.
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OpinionOpinion: JD looks well set to continue winning streak
Consumers may have flocked to pick up a bargain during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, but retailers were busy bagging deals of their own.
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NewsToday in Retail: Black Friday throws up more surprises
Black Friday has proven to be an unpredictable beast since it landed on these shores from across the Atlantic.
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NewsJD Sports buys Go Outdoors in £112m deal
JD Sports has acquired specialist Go Outdoors for £112.3m cash, which includes 58 stores across the UK.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: How retailers can become ever more relevant to consumers
From artificial intelligence to data science, opportunities are opening up in retail. We explore how new technology is pushing boundaries.
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AnalysisList: Which retailers have the best and worst m-commerce sites?
Burberry, Go Outdoors and Homebase have the best mobile websites while Multiyork and Prada are among the worst, according to a new report.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: Why is JD Sports looking to buy Go Outdoors?
JD Sports is mulling the purchase of specialist retailer Go Outdoors, which is set to be sold this year. But how will it bolster the Bury-headquartered retailer’s offer?
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NewsJD Sports mulls takeover bid for Go Outdoors to ramp up expansion plans
JD Sports is eyeing a takeover of rival high-street chain Go Outdoors as the retailer presses ahead with its ambitious growth plans.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, JD Sports, Hawkin’s Bazaar and more
Retail round-up: JD Sports eyes Go Outdoors’ takeover, Hawkin’s Bazaar to almost double stores, and Debenhams to exit examinership in Ireland.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Mountain Warehouse is racing past Blacks and Millets
JD Sports’ outdoor division is yet to turn a profit. What could the retailer learn from specialists Go Outdoors and Mountain Warehouse?
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NewsGo Outdoors explores potential sale as it eyes further expansion
Go Outdoors has hired financial adviser KPMG to explore the possibility of a potential sale in an effort to fuel expansion.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Go Outdoors and more
Retail round-up on May 10, 2016: Go Outdoors mulls sale of business and April retail sales suffer biggest drop since last August.
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NewsGo Outdoors unveils multi-million pound push into cycling
Go Outdoors is upping its focus on cycling with a multi-million pound investment in new dedicated in-store departments.
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NewsGo Outdoors doubles pre-tax profits after 'significant' online growth
Go Outdoors has doubled annual profits and recorded “significant growth” in home deliveries and in-store collections of online orders.