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THG posts sales dip but remains on track for full year after Ingenuity split
Ecommerce giant THG, which owns the likes of Look Fantastic, MyProtein, and Cult Beauty, has reported a dip in sales for the fourth quarter but said it expects full year adjusted EBITDA to be “in line” with expectations in its first update since demerging its technology platform Ingenuity.
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Fanatics to open first ever Collectibles flagship store in London
Sportswear giant Fanatics is set to open its first-ever global flagship store for its Collectibles brand on London’s iconic Regent Street later in the year.
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Adidas has reported a strong fourth quarter and full year
Sportswear giant Adidas has reported booming sales and profits during its fourth quarter and for the 2024 full year thanks to ongoing “strong momentum” across the product portfolio.
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Gymshark makes ‘huge step’ with first store outside the UK
Sportswear giant Gymshark has opened its debut store in Dubai, marking its first permanent store outside the UK.
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Vans revamps West End flagship to create eye-catching ‘skateable’ store
The sneakers and skate shoe specialist has opened the doors to an overhauled store that features “skateable architecture” and the introduction of third-party brands for the first time in Europe
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JD Sports has seen revenue increase despite a ‘challenging and volatile market’
JD Sports has recorded a growth in revenue across its golden quarter trading period, despite what the retailer called a “challenging and volatile market”.
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Tala has appointed a new creative director
Athleisurewear brand Tala has today announced the appointment of a new creative director to its top team.
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Outlet Shopping at The O2 reports ‘record’ year
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has reported its “best ever” year of trade in 2024 as retail, leisure and food and beverage continues to thrive.
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London Designer Outlet has posted its ‘best ever’ Boxing Day and Black Friday
London Designer Outlet (LDO) at Wembley Park has hailed its “bumper” year thanks to the outlet’s “best ever” Boxing Day and Black Friday performances.
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Brompton boss says bike industry ‘in turmoil’ as profits nearly wiped out
The chief executive of Brompton has said the industry is “in turmoil” and predicted that 2025 will be another tough year after profits nosedived.
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Analysis
Ten hot retail brands to watch in 2025
As the 2024 calendar year comes to a close, Retail Week puts the spotlight on the top 10 brands to keep an eye on in 2025.
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Lids to exit the UK after three years
US sportswear retailer Lids, which is owned by Fanatics, is reportedly set to exit the UK market after just three years.
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Analysis
How nine retailers are supercharging their marketing with AI
This deep dive is the fifth in our ‘Consumer 2025 – from acquisition to advocacy’ series.
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Nike is vowing to ‘return sport to the centre of everything we do’ as sales fall
Nike’s new boss has pledged to act fast to restore the trainer brand and retail giant’s fortunes as he reported a quarterly sales fall.
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Alo Yoga has opened its first store in Ireland amid ongoing expansion
Luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga has opened its first store in the Republic of Ireland as it continues on its bricks-and-mortar expansion throughout Europe.
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Ex-Sports Direct boss making a surprise return to Frasers Group
Exclusive: Former chief executive of Sports Direct Dave Forsey is making a surprise return to Frasers Group to lead the retailer’s ambitious international expansion.
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‘The Tories put the economy in a coma and Labour have turned the machine off’, says Frasers Group CFO
The chief financial officer of Sports Direct owner Frasers Group blamed the lack of consumer confidence in the run up to Christmas on the recent Labour Budget, which has “attacked a sector” in need of help.
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Frasers has blamed the Budget after profit warning
Frasers Group has this morning issued a profit warning, blaming the Budget and recent tough trading conditions for the £50m hit to its bottom line.
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Gymshark chief financial officer has stepped down after two years in the role
Gymshark’s chief financial officer Mat Dunn has departed the business after two years in the role.
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Mike Ashley is facing HMRC in court after being ‘stonewalled’ over personal data request
Retail tycoon Mike Ashley was “met with a complete stone wall” following a request to HM Revenue & Customers (HMRC) for personal data relating to a tax dispute, the High Court has heard.