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Puma to move UK HQ from London to Manchester
The German sportswear brand has agreed the lease of a 20,000 sq ft workspace at No.3 Circle Square, in the Oxford Road Corridor in Manchester.
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Gymshark puts hundreds of jobs at risk as part of restructure
Gymshark has blamed “macroeconomic volatility” for putting hundreds of jobs at risk as it gears up for business restructuring, Retail Week can reveal.
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Adidas holds firm on guidance but warns of US tariff ‘uncertainties’
Sportswear giant Adidas has held firm on its guidance following a “strong” first quarter but warned of eventual price hikes and ongoing “uncertainty” within the market as a result of US tariffs and “macroeconomic risks”.
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Gymshark profits slip despite surge in sales in another ‘strong’ year of growth
Gymshark’s profits have slipped for the full year, despite a surge in sales that surpassed £600m for the first time.
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THG revenue slips following Ingenuity demerger
THG has reported a decline in sales following its demerger from the group’s technology division, Ingenuity.
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Oner Active sees ‘exceptional’ growth as sales nearly double
Women’s sportswear brand Oner Active has reported “exceptional” year-on-year growth as sales nearly double.
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Gallery
Inside the first ever Fanatics Collectibles global flagship store
Sportswear giant Fanatics has unveiled its debut global flagship store for its Collectibles brand on London’s Regent Street.
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Interview
Q&A: Under Armour MD on innovation, prioritising performance and being a ‘sports house’
Under Armour managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Kevin Ross sits down with Retail Week to discuss the importance of being known as a ‘sports house’, the blurring lines between performance and athleisure, and the biggest opportunities and challenges ahead in an increasingly competitive market.
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Halfords chief executive Graham Stapleton to 'hand over the reins'
The retailer has announced its group chief executive Graham Stapleton is stepping down with immediate effect.
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Frasers strikes deal to launch Sports Direct in Australia and NZ
Frasers Group has announced a major expansion into the Australian and New Zealand.
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Arc’teryx owner acquires outerwear brand Jack Wolfskin
The owner of outdoors brand Arc’teryx, Anta Sports, has snapped up Jack Wolfskin in a £222m deal to acquire it from sports equipment company Topgolf Callaway.
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JD Sports holds firm on outlook but warns of uncertainty over tariffs
JD Sports said it has started the year “in line with expectations” but warned that its guidance for the 2026 financial year excludes the pending impact of changes to tariffs amid a “volatile” trading environment.
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation round-up: Crime-fighting trolleys, cornflakes and cleaning up beauty
Here we bring you the 10 best innovations that caught our attention in the first quarter of 2025.
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Decathlon sales rise in ‘transformative’ year
French sports giant Decathlon has reported an increase in sales during 2024 in a “transformative” year for the business.
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Analysis
Inside Gymshark’s new store that completes ‘triangle of London’
Ahead of Gymshark’s latest store opening, global general manager for wholesale and retail Hannah Mercer talks to Retail Week about the significance of its newest location, plans for ongoing global growth, its heritage, and remaining laser-focused on being a gym brand
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Decathlon has named a new chief executive
Sportswear and equipment specialist Decathlon has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.
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Interview
Q&A: Oner Active founder Krissy Cela talks activewear, loyalty and opening stores
Oner Active founder Krissy Cela sat down with Retail Week to discuss building brand success in a crowded market, the importance of customer loyalty and plans for expansion into physical retail next year
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Frasers Group bolsters presence in Asia with new Sports Direct stores
Sports Direct is expanding its global growth plans with new store openings planned across Southeast Asia and India.
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Footasylum hails ‘best-ever’ performance amid ongoing store investment
Footasylum has reported its “best-ever” financial performance as it continues to invest in its store estate and omnichannel retail experience.
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Go Outdoor rolls out body cameras to slew of stores
Go Outdoors is rolling out body cameras to more of its stores to help improve the safety of its staff.