All Go Outdoors articles – Page 3
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Why retailers should invest and how to measure success
Personalisation is the watchword for retailers wanting a closer customer relationship. But what are the benefits and how do you measure ROI?
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AnalysisThe North Face to open flagship on Regent Street
The North Face is to open a Regent Street store featuring on-site lockers where visitors can drop their belongings and explore London.
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NewsTech & Ecomm: The challenges facing payment consistency and becoming cashless
Creating a seamless experience across all channels is one of the key payment challenges facing retailers, according to retail executives.
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NewsGo Outdoors reports increase in full-year sales and earnings
Specialist retailer Go Outdoors has reported an increase in sales and earnings after making a range of improvements to the business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How does Mountain Warehouse compare against its rivals?
Mountain Warehouse has posted record annual profits. Retail Week takes a look at how it compares with its competitors.
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NewsGo Outdoors strikes £33m refinancing to support store growth and e-commerce
Go Outdoors has struck a £33m refinancing deal with Barclays to plough investment into growing stores and its online business.
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NewsGo Outdoors eyes more prime locations as it returns to the black
Go Outdoors is looking to open shops in more prime locations as it bounces back into the black.
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NewsGo Outdoors back in the black as sales soar 19%
Go Outdoors returned to profit in its last financial year as sales at the outdoor retailer jumped 19% to £171m.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Go Outdoors, It’s Safe To Go Outdoors
Go Outdoors celebrates the arrival of more traditional spring weather with a humorous campaign that is a change in tack from its previously more strait-laced marketing.
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AnalysisProfile: Chris Matthews, Go Outdoors’ new chief executive
Chris Matthews, the new Go Outdoors boss, should find the UK a breeze having navigated the stormy waters of retail in Greece.
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NewsGo Outdoors hires Dixons' Greece boss as chief executive
Go Outdoors has hired the boss of Dixons Greek business Chris Matthews as its new chief executive. Matthews, who runs 100 store electrical chain Kotsovolos, will join in May.
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NewsGo Outdoors makes a loss as it invests
Go Outdoors made a £2.6m loss despite a 25% sales surge for the year to January 29, 2012 as the retailer invested in its supply chain.
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NewsGo Outdoors hires former Mothercare director Jeff Fagan
Outdoors specialist Go Outdoors has appointed former Mothercare retail director Jeff Fagan as its retail director.
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NewsGo Outdoors threatens Cotswold with legal letter
Go Outdoors’ solicitor has written to Cotswold Outdoor, raising the prospect of legal action following claims that Cotswold has warned suppliers off doing business with the rival retailer.
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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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NewsGo Outdoors poaches Halfords digital boss in online push
Go Outdoors has poached Halfords digital boss Jon Asbury as its first multichannel director.
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NewsGo Outdoors hires former Tesco man as finance chief
Go Outdoors has hired former Tesco man Chris Morgan as its new finance boss.
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AnalysisImproving customer service
Ensuring top-rate customer service can be a challenge at the best of times, but it’s doubly difficult in the new year post-Sales lull. Liz Morrell looks at how to solve the problem.
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NewsYeomans owner Granite buys outdoor brand Gelert
Dealmaker Jason Granite has bought camping brand Gelert and will merge it with his Yeomans outdoor goods retail chain.
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NewsJD squares up against Sports Direct to buy Blacks
JD Sports is close to making an offer for parts of up-for-sale outdoor specialist Blacks Leisure.