All Go Outdoors articles – Page 4
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NewsBlacks Leisure sale edges closer
The future of outdoors specialist Blacks Leisure could be secured as early as next week when second-round bids will be submitted.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill emerges as surprise Blacks bidder
Blacks has received strong interest from potential bidders ahead of today’s deadline for offers to buy the struggling retailer.
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NewsGo Outdoors and Mountain Warehouse join Sports Direct in race to buy Blacks
Sports and outdoor specialists including Sports Direct, Go Outdoors and Mountain Warehouse are lining up to takeover up-for-sale retailer Blacks Leisure.
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NewsGo Outdoors hires Tesco director
Fast-growing retailer Go Outdoors has raided Tesco to strengthen its management team as it launches a red letter day-style website selling outdoor activities.
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NewsGo Outdoors CFO David Hanney to exit
Go Outdoors has suffered another high profile departure as chief financial officer David Hanney prepares to exit next year.
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NewsGo Outdoors secures £30m credit facility to fund expansion
Go Outdoors has secured a £30m credit facility from Lloyds Banking Group to fund its expansion.
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AnalysisColin Holmes
After 22 years at Tesco where he built the grocer’s convenience arm, Colin Holmes faces a fresh challenge as chairman of outdoor specialist Go Outdoors.
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NewsFormer Tesco director Colin Holmes replaces Lovering as Go Outdoors chairman
Former Tesco director Colin Holmes has replaced John Lovering as chairman of Go Outdoors.
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NewsGo Outdoors chairman John Lovering stands down
Go Outdoors chairman John Lovering has stepped down from the retailer.
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NewsGo Outdoors to sell stake to private equity
Outdoors specialists Go Outdoors is poised to sell a minority stake to a private equity firm to fund its expansion plans.
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NewsGo Outdoors considers float as its plans for growth accelerate
Outdoor specialist Go Outdoors will decide whether to push the button on a float of the business early next year, after having ruled out a sale.
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NewsGo Outdoors reveals record year
Outdoor specialist Go Outdoors has notched up a record year, with sales soaring 57%.
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NewsRecord sales for Go Outdoors
Fast-growing outdoor retailer Go Outdoors has reported record sales, with even the cold snap not derailing its growth.
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NewsLloyds Development Capital joins pack chasing Blacks
Lloyds Development Capital has held talks with Blacks Leisure over a potential acquisition, according to reports.
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NewsGo Outdoors in reserve-and-collect first
Outdoor specialist Go Outdoors has launched a reserve-and collect service across all its 27 stores following a successful trial in two shops.
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NewsGo Outdoors triples profit to £4.3m and rejigs management
Outdoor specialist Go Outdoors’ pre-tax profits more than tripled from £1.2m to £4.3m in the year to January 3 and the retailer has rejigged management roles.
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AnalysisJohn Graham
Go Outdoors has beaten the recession by reinventing how to serve the outdoor market. Lisa Berwin meets its intrepid founder
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NewsGo Outdoors appoints Lovering chairman as it eyes new stores
Go Outdoors is seeking a sale or float in the future to help the retailer reach its ambitious growth plans after hiring private equity tycoon John Lovering as chairman.
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NewsJohn Lovering joins Go Outdoors as chairman
Private equity tycoon John Lovering has joined the board of outdoor chain Go Outdoors as chairman.
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Analysis
Avoiding a showdown on holidays
Pushing staff to plan their holidays well in advance can benefit everyone