All Gymshark articles
H&M is the world’s second largest clothing retailer, after Inditex, and the UK is its third-largest market. In the UK, it has over 300 stores, including the H&M, Monki, & Other Stories, Weekend, Arket and Cos brands. Founded in 1947, the Swedish retailer operates in 60 markets worldwide. H&M launched its UK website in 2010 and now has online presence in more than 50 markets. The retailer has also launched new store concepts including a stand-alone H&M Home store in 2019. H&M has a sustainable ethos with its Conscious range and clothes recycling scheme.
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NewsMatalan bolsters top team with new hires after Whitfield exit
Fashion retailer Matalan has bolstered its top team with two new senior hires as it continues on a strategic turnaround following the shock departure of chief executive Jo Whitfield last month.
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NewsGymshark has opened a new pop-up to celebrate Black History Month
Gymshark has opened a new pop-up hair supply store in Shoreditch, London, to celebrate Black History Month.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisGymshark (Strategy)
Gymshark announces ‘ramping up’ of its omnichannel strategy, with four new stores planned for 2024/25. Three permanent locations, including its first in Europe, will join a new pop-up outlet store at Bicester Village, Oxfordshire.
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NewsGymshark to open four physical locations including first mainland Europe store
Gymshark will open four new retail locations, including its first store in mainland Europe, as it ramps up investment in its omnichannel strategy.
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NewsGymshark drafts in former Farfetch exec as chief people officer
Gym and fitness retailer Gymshark has named Sian Keane as chief people officer to lead its “people strategy, helping transform Gymshark into an international omnichannel company.”
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NewsGymshark to open first permanent store outside the UK in Dubai
Solihull-based gym and fitness retailer Gymshark is set to open its first permanent store outside the UK in Dubai as it looks to take the brand global.
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Opinion‘The UK is famous for online grocery but where else could retail find talent to export?’
With a shift in consumer needs on the horizon, world-class innovation can play a key part in retailers’ success, argues Lisa Byfield-Green
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InterviewBen Francis: The entrepreneur behind Gymshark’s peak fitness
Gymshark has come a long way since Ben Francis started the business from his parents’ garage more than a decade ago. As it opens its second store, the founder tells Retail Week why community and culture will lift the retailer to the next weight class
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NewsGymshark gives staff a day off as England heads into the Euro 2024 final
Gymshark has announced a day off work for its UK employees as England heads into the Euro 2024 final after beating the Netherlands last night.
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InterviewQ&A: Gymshark’s chief brand officer on nailing the social media game
As Gymshark gears up to open its second bricks-and-mortar store in London at Westfield Stratford with a brand new campaign to cement its position as the go-to gym brand, Retail Week sits down with chief brand officer Noel Mack to find out how the sportwear success story is playing the social media game just right.
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NewsGymshark launches new ‘100% gym’ platform
Gymshark is sharpening its focus with the launch of a new brand platform to set it apart from an “ever-growing list of athleisure and sportswear players in the market”.
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AnalysisHow Gymshark and Cult Beauty are cashing in on the TikTok opportunity
An exclusive survey of more than 1,000 online shoppers reveals what’s really making them part with their cash in our unmissable new report
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GalleryIn pictures: Gymshark rivals ‘fashion’s biggest night’ with Sweat Gala
Gymshark took to social media to share its take on the Met Gala with red carpet-ready dresses made completely out of the brand’s activewear archives.
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NewsGymshark appoints former Adidas boss to head retail and wholesale
Gymshark has appointed Hannah Mercer to the newly created role of general manager for wholesale and retail to drive the growth of the business across all physical channels.
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NewsAdanola appoints former Gymshark head as CEO
Athleisurewear brand Adanola has named Gymshark’s former chief commercial officer, Niran Chana, as chief executive as the brand eyes international expansion.
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GalleryGymshark unveils new range in Selfridges partnership
Gymshark has unveiled its highly anticipated premium athleisure “everywear” range, available exclusively at Selfridges.
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NewsGymshark appoints first chief digital officer
Gymshark has appointed Carly Natalizia to the newly created role of chief digital officer to drive “digital growth for the brand for years to come”.
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AnalysisMeet the sports retail power brands of tomorrow
Fitness and sportswear brands hit the market every year but only a few stand out and have the potential to be the next big player. Retail Week highlights some of the brands aiming to break through in a category dominated by giants like Nike and Adidas
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NewsGymshark announces new premium athleisurewear range
Gymshark posted a rise in sales for the full year ending July 2023, which the retailer said was “underpinned by the relevance and quality of our product” and “the resonance of our brand”.
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NewsGymshark to open second store in London
Gymshark is set to expand its physical retail offering as it announces its second permanent store in London’s Westfield Stratford City.