All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 5
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GalleryIn pictures: How retailers are courting tennis fans as Wimbledon begins
As Wimbledon commences once again, Retail Week explores what retailers are doing to celebrate the start of the British sports tournament.
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NewsNike lowers guidance as it turns in flat sales performance
Nike has lowered its guidance for the upcoming financial year as it has reported a flat performance in sales.
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News‘Soft’ start to year at Halfords as annual profits slide
Halfords said that tough trading conditions persist.
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AnalysisWhy Frasers believes now is the right time to push its Plus loyalty app
As Frasers Group strikes a new partnership with Hornby Hobbies to push its credit and loyalty platform, Frasers Plus, Retail Week takes a closer look at the buy now pay later platform and its first-ever partnership with THG earlier this year.
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NewsExclusive: Adidas to open first premium store format in UK
Global sportswear giant Adidas is rolling out a new premium store format in the UK after better-than-expected sales in the first quarter of 2024, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsScandinavian outdoor retailer makes UK debut
Scandinavian outdoor brand Peak Performance is making its UK debut with a flagship store in Covent Garden.
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NewsGymshark launches new ‘100% gym’ platform
Gymshark is sharpening its focus with the launch of a new brand platform to set it apart from an “ever-growing list of athleisure and sportswear players in the market”.
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NewsAdidas investigates allegations of bribery in China
Adidas has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery in China, following a complaint from whistleblowers.
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NewsDecathlon UK sales slip as cost-of-living pressures continue
Sportswear and equipment retailer Decathlon has reported a decline in sales in the UK for the 2023 full year as it took a hit from the cost-of-living crisis and a turbulent sports market.
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AnalysisWhy retail is banking on a big Euros to kick off the summer
As football fans across the country brace themselves for a thrilling Euro 2024, Retail Week takes a look at the tournament’s impact on the retail sector and which categories will come out on top
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NewsFootball fever set to boost consumer spending
Football fever is set to boost consumer spending across all retail sectors, with grocery and electronics likely to be the big winners, according to the latest research by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsSports Direct mugs are ‘here to stay’, says retailer
Sports Direct has no plans to phase out its famous supersized mugs despite being deep in its elevation strategy to widen the brand’s appeal with upmarket shoppers.
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NewsActivewear brand Alo Yoga opens second UK store
Luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga is set to expand in the UK with a second store in London.
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InterviewQ&A: Sports Direct managing director on retail’s summer of sport
Kicking off with the Euros this week, followed by Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics taking us to the end of July, this summer is packed with action for fans and retailers alike. Retail Week sat down with Sports Direct managing director Ger Wright to find out how one of the nation’s biggest sportswear retailers will be making the most of it
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NewsAuthentic snaps up iconic sportswear brand
Authentic Brands Group, which owns Reebok, Hunter and the collapsed Ted Baker, has added another iconic brand to its portfolio.
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NewsSportswear retailer founded by ex-footballer posts ‘strong’ year of growth
A sportswear retailer founded by a retired British footballer has reported a ”strong” year of growth as it continues its expansion strategy.
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GalleryLululemon opens new Covent Garden store spanning two floors
Global sportswear and athleisure brand Lululemon has opened a new, upsized store in Covent Garden, London.
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GalleryInside Foot Locker’s first store in continental Europe
US sportswear retailer Foot Locker has opened a new concept store at the Westfield Les 4 Temps shopping centre in La Défense, Paris, marking its continental Europe debut.
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NewsJD Sports boss expects pushback from staff on office return
JD Sports boss Régis Schultz says he expects some pushback from staff about his decision to bring them back to the office four days a week, but insists the decision is “the right way to do it”.
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News‘Dirty’ trainer brand plots biggest IPO of the year
An Italian luxury retailer famous for its ‘dirty’ trainers is plotting a float on the country’s stock market, which would be its biggest listing in at least a year.