All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 4
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AnalysisWhy JD Sports is doubling down on its world-leading Stratford store
As JD Sports’ store in Stratford, east London tops its sales charts to become its best-performing retail location with the highest turnover in the world, Retail Week finds out more about the blueprint for the future from global managing director, Mike Armstrong
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NewsAdidas has posted an increase in sales following major football tournaments
Adidas posted an increase in revenue in the first half of the year driven by strong brand momentum and sporting events such as Euro 2024 and the Copa América.
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NewsJD Sports’ revamped UK store has ‘set the benchmark’ with its highest global turnover
JD Sports’ revamped store at Westfield Stratford now has the highest turnover across its global portfolio as the UK market remains the blueprint of omnichannel innovation and store design for the group worldwide.
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NewsJD Sports staff may face job losses as it puts distribution centre under review
Staff at JD Sports’ major distribution centre in Derby are facing potential job losses as the retailer puts the warehouse under review.
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Innovation of the WeekFoot Locker will launch AR takeover to mark Paris Olympics
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsCastore has appointed its first commercial director
Sportswear brand Castore has appointed a former Joe Browns and JD Sports executive in the newly created role of commercial director.
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InterviewFrasers CFO on the key to Sports Direct’s success, new brands on Frasers Plus and the resilience of the luxury sector
As Frasers Group posts profits at the top of its guidance, Retail Week speaks to chief financial officer Chris Wootton to talk about the results, Frasers Plus, present and future acquisitions and more.
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NewsFrasers has reported increased profit despite sales dip in ‘break-out’ year
Frasers Group has posted profit at the top of its guidance range despite a dip in sales for the 52 weeks ending April 2024.
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NewsAdidas has upped its full-year guidance as 'better than expected' sales momentum builds
Sportswear giant Adidas has upped its guidance for the full year after sales jumped in a “better-than-expected” second quarter.
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GalleryPangaia has made its bricks-and-mortar debut in the UK
Premium apparel retailer Pangaia has made its UK bricks-and-mortar debut with the opening of a new store on London’s Carnaby Street.
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NewsTala has raised £5m in investment as it eyes international expansion
Activewear brand Tala has secured a new round of funding as it looks to expand into international markets as the demand for athleisurewear continues to grow.
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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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NewsDecathlon has unveiled a new ‘game-changing’ subsidiary
Decathlon has launched a new subsidiary named Decathlon Pulse as it looks to invest and partner with innovative people and businesses to take it forward in the sports and wellness market.
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Opinion‘Nike’s D2C woes highlight the perils of overlooking retailers and their strengths’
Cutting so many retailers out of the supply chain was a classic case of Nike cutting off its nose to spite its face, says George MacDonald
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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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GalleryUS athletic brand Champion launches sports bar takeover at Selfridges
Athletic and lifestyle brand Champion is taking over Selfridges to open ‘Champion Sports Bar at Harry Gordon’s’ to celebrate the summer of sport.
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NewsSelfridges has partnered with Snapchat for new AR sport experience
Selfridges has partnered with Snapchat to create an augmented reality (AR) locker room in its iconic Oxford Street store to celebrate the summer of sport.
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NewsStore openings and concerts contribute to ‘strong’ first half at O2 Outlet
Outlet Shopping at The O2, previously known as Icon Outlet, has reported a “strong” first half as a result of new store openings and concerts driving footfall.
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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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NewsThe chief operating officer at JD Sports is getting set to leave
JD Sports’ chief operating officer will leave the retailer after 12 years.