All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 17
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DataRanking: The UK retailers with the biggest international sales
After several years of staying close to home, it’s no surprise that, even with the cost-of-living crisis, more than 60% of Brits are planning an overseas holiday this year – up by 10% on last year, according to research by American Express.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Nike launches first digital collection on Swoosh platform
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsJD promotes from within for newly created global role
JD Sports has appointed Michael Armstrong to the newly created role of global managing director as it seeks to drive growth ahead of significant expansion plans internationally, especially in the North American and European markets.
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GalleryStore gallery: Lacoste aims to ‘reinvent customer experience’ in largest UK store
Fashion retailer Lacoste has opened its new London flagship store on Regent Street, which is now the retailer’s largest store in the UK.
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NewsHalfords targets long-term growth as it hails unique platform
The motoring and cycling retailer issued a roadmap for its mid- to long-term growth as it plans to focus on “leveraging the unique platform” that differentiates it from competitors.
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NewsSports Direct becomes latest retailer to ditch print-at-home return labels
The sportswear retailer has partnered with automated parcel machine (APM) service provider InPost, dropping print-at-home return labels as it looks to adopt new technology.
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DataShopfloor pay ranking: How much do UK retailers pay?
Our ranking of shopfloor pay at the UK’s biggest retailers shows a rapid pace of change, but with shrinking volumes and rampant inflation to consider, how high can it realistically rise?
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NewsSweaty Betty announces job cuts as it looks to fuel long-term growth
US-based Wolverine Worldwide, which also owns Merrell, Sperry and Hush Puppies, has announced job cuts at Sweaty Betty to safeguard its long-term growth.
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NewsOutgoing Matalan boss Nigel Oddy to join American Golf
Interim boss of Matalan Nigel Oddy is taking on a new role as chief executive of American Golf.
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NewsLululemon upbeat for 2023 as sales soar
Lululemon recorded net sales growth of 32% and 33% on constant dollar terms in the full year and fourth quarter of 2022, respectively.
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NewsDecathlon launches UK’s first nationwide sports rental scheme
Decathlon customers will now be able to rent products ranging from bikes and kayaks to stand-up paddle boards and tennis rackets as a part of the new scheme.
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GalleryStore gallery: First look at Sports Direct’s latest Manchester flagship
Sports Direct is opening the doors to its third and newest flagship store in the country in Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre.
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NewsNike on the front foot with strong sales across international markets
Nike recorded a rise in sales during its third-quarter trading period across the US and international markets supported by its “brand distinction and strong execution”.
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NewsSweaty Betty bosses Julia Straus and Mark Smith to step down
Sweaty Betty chief executive Julia Straus and chief operating officer Mark Smith are set to step down this summer following the brand’s takeover, Drapers has reported.
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AnalysisOysho: The brand Inditex has been keeping from the UK
More than a decade since the brand’s inception, Zara-owner Inditex has finally decided to grace the UK with a physical Oysho store
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GalleryStore gallery: Inditex-owned Oysho’s first UK store in London
Fashion retailer Oysho has opened the doors to its first UK store at Westfield London in White City as it “strengthens its international presence”.
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NewsJD Sports hires former Asos boss as non-executive director
JD Sports has appointed former Asos chair Ian Dyson as its new non-executive director.
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NewsAdidas reports slowing profits as it continues to navigate Yeezy fallout
Sportswear giant Adidas has reported decreased profits for financial year 2022 as it suffers the repercussions of the fallout with rapper Kanye West.
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NewsTrade unions accuse Nike of violating labour rights
Trade unions from various countries have filed a formal complaint against Nike for violating labour rights and failing to comply with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines.
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AnalysisVirtual try-on and fewer returns: How retailers are using AR to elevate the customer experience
As footfall shows little signs of improving this year and ecommerce sales growth slows, retailers are turning to advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to improve their offering to consumers
