All Sports Direct articles – Page 49
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AnalysisMarket focus: Retail in Iceland
Both Sports Direct and frozen foods specialist Iceland have revealed plans to launch stores in Iceland.
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NewsSports Direct to open in Iceland
Sports Direct is to open its first store in Iceland this summer.
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AnalysisRetailers and landlords: Lease conflict time bomb
Retailers and landlords remain in disputes over pre-packs, downscaling, and now monthly rents. Meanwhile, a lease time bomb is ticking, warns Mark Faithfull. However, it could spell good news for retailers.
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NewsSports Direct reports strong spring sales
Sports Direct has recorded a 13.2% uplift in total sales to £267.6m.
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NewsSports Direct fires warning shot at Dick's-backed JJB
Sports Direct is gearing up for a battle with new JJB Sports investor Dick’s Sporting Goods by cutting prices.
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NewsFormer JJB boss Chris Ronnie charged with fraud
Former JJB Sports chief executive Chris Ronnie has been charged by the Serious Fraud Office.
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NewsSports Direct buys WDT
Sports Direct has snapped up the wholesale division of World Design and Trade (WDT), owners of young fashion brands Firetrap and Full Circle, while the retail arm has been placed into administration.
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NewsJD Sports and Sports Direct in tussle for Firetrap brand
Sportswear giants JD Sports and Sports Direct are squaring up for another battle as they compete to buy for-sale young fashion brand Firetrap.
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OpinionA bonus culture worth celebrating
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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AnalysisEmployee incentive schemes: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are motivating staff by introducing incentive and share schemes, but will this produce loyal employees?
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OpinionSports Direct in pole position
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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NewsSports Direct strong Q3 ahead of expectations
Sports Direct retail sales grew 10.2% to £408.6m in the 13 weeks to January 22 as the retailer outperformed management expectations.
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NewsSports Direct buys sportswear website
Sports Direct has snapped up clothing website KickBack Sports.
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OpinionVertical expansion increases margins
Michael Poynor is managing director of Retail Expertise where he consults with retailers on operational, strategic and financial projects.
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NewsSports Direct urges OFT investigation into outdoor market
Sports Direct revealed it has written off £52.6m in Blacks following rival JD’s acquisition of the retailer out of administration yesterday, and has urged the OFT to “look closely” at the outdoor and sports retail market.
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NewsJD in "advanced discussions" to buy Blacks
JD Sports has confirmed it is in “advanced discussions” with Blacks Leisure over its offer to buy the outdoor retail group.
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NewsJD Sports frontrunner to buy Blacks
JD Sports is understood to be the frontrunner to buy struggling outdoors retailer Blacks with the deal likely to go-ahead on Monday.
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NewsBlacks to be put into administration
Outdoor gear specialist Blacks Leisure is to be put into administration ahead of the sale of its assets.
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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.
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NewsRetailers take longer to pay suppliers
Retailers including Marks & Spencer, Clinton Cards and Dixons have taken much longer to pay their suppliers over the last year.