All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 55
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NewsHalfords warns of falling cycling sales but remains confident on profits
Halfords has warned that cycling sales have plummeted in its second quarter to date, but bosses remain confident it will meet profit forecasts.
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NewsHalfords appoints managing director at Cycle Republic as expansion gears up
Halfords has appointed a managing director at its Cycle Republic division as it continues expansion plans for the revived specialist chain.
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NewsJD Sports heads up new batch of retailers signing up to Friars Walk
Sportswear retailer JD is heading up the latest batch of retailers to sign up to Friars Walk shopping centre in Newport.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Rose Biketown in Munich steps its in-store tech up a gear
With a mix of technology and brightly coloured graphics, Rose Biketown is a world away from what two-wheel enthusiasts would expect.
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NewsSports Direct poised to launch first Mega Value shop-in-shop
Sports Direct is to launch its first Mega Value shop-in-shop as owner Mike Ashley combines two of his high street businesses.
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OpinionJD holds its own against Sports Direct in retail’s equivalent of the Ashes
Amid the turmoil in sports retail over the past few years one retailer stands out for its prowess on the pitch – JD Sports.
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NewsJD Sports signals higher than expected profits as trainers fly off shelves
JD Sports expects profits to come in 10% ahead of expectations after a strong first half in which like-for-likes beat forecasts.
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NewsFindel reports 'solid' start to year as sales rise 1.9% in first quarter
Findel has reported a “solid” start to the year as total sales increased 1.9% in the 17 weeks to July 24.
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NewsHalfords unveils online marketplace to offer 40,000 extra SKUs
Halfords is ramping up the number of SKUs it offers on its website with the launch of a marketplace for third-party sellers.
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NewsWiggle strikes deal with Doddle allowing click-and collect at stations
Etailer Wiggle has struck a deal with Doddle, enabling customers to collect items - including bikes - from the parcel group’s station stores.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Why Sports Direct missed its targets
What is the story behind Sports Direct’s admission today that “planned acquisitions in full-year 2015 did not fully materialise”?
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NewsSports Direct reports profits rise but cuts bonus scheme EBITDA target
Sports Direct underlying pre-tax profit surged 20.5% to £300.3m in its full year to April 2 but it has cut its bonus scheme EBITDA target.
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NewsMillions unable to use Apple Pay but retailers pleased with feedback
Millions of consumers were unable to use Apple Pay following its UK launch, but retailers have been pleased with feedback on the service.
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NewsMatalan calls time on Sporting Pro as Dave Whelan circles stores
Matalan is scrapping its sports fascia Sporting Pro and is in advanced talks to sell some of the stores to Dave Whelan’s DW Sports.
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OpinionComment: JD Sports Oxford Street looks like a winner
The 34,000 sq ft JD Sports store which opened at the weekend on London’s Oxford Street is all about giving consumers more choice.
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NewsJD Sports aims to open stores in every large European city
JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill has vowed to have a store in “every major city in Europe” after unveiling a new flagship on Oxford Street.
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NewsDirect Golf reveals sales recovery after Sports Direct deal
Direct Golf has reported a drop in full-year sales and profits, but says it is on track for a record performance in its current financial year.
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GalleryStore gallery: The tennis-themed shop windows in Wimbledon Village
With Wimbledon fortnight in full flow, stores in the area embraced have embraced the tournament and are serving up a tennis feast.
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NewsHalfords hires Jonny Mason to replace Findlay as chief financial officer
Halfords has appointed Jonny Mason as chief financial officer to replace Andrew Findlay, who was poached by easyJet in April.
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NewsInfographic: Sales rise at John Lewis after Father's Day boost
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 11.8% to £76m in the week to June 20 as all its main departments performed well.