All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 63
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OpinionComment: Sports Direct flexes its financial and retail muscles
Last week it was revealed that Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has bought a 4.8% stake in MySale, an online fashion discounter.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Why won't shareholders give Mike Ashley a bonus?
Mike Ashley can’t keep himself out of the news of late and over the next fortnight the impending vote over his prospective Sports Direct bonus is poised to grab him column inches.
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NewsSports Direct's major shareholders to vote 'no' to Ashley bonus again
Sports Direct’s major shareholders are set to once again vote against the retailer’s bonus scheme that would benefit founder Mike Ashley.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Morrisons, Sports Direct and business rates
Retail news round-up on June 23, 2014: Amazon to use Doddle click-and-collect service, Morrisons slashes prices again, major Sports Direct shareholder to vote no to Mike Ashley bonus scheme.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Halfords' Bike Whisperer gets touchy feely
While some comedy campaigns struggle to elicit the smallest of smiles, it’s likely that The Bike Whisperer of Halfords will provoke genuine chortles
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will the World Cup allow retailers to score winning goals?
With the World Cup on our screens this summer we examine retailers preparations and expectations for the world’s biggest football event.
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GalleryIn pictures: World Cup windows and displays
Retailers are rolling out the promotional material in an effort to benefit from the forthcoming World Cup 2014.
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NewsFindel eyes Express Gifts expansion as it switches to growth mode
Home shopping specialist Findel is eyeing growth for its Express Gifts business and boss Roger Siddle has declared its turnaround complete.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Findel's turnaround enabled it to treble profits in three years
Findel boss Roger Siddle declared this morning that the home shopping group’s turnaround was complete and it is now focusing on growth. Retail Week looks at how he managed to treble profits in just three years.
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NewsHalfords completes Boardman Bikes purchase
Halfords has acquired bicycle manufacturer Boardman Bikes in a deal understood to be worth up to £15m.
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NewsRetailers in line for £814m World Cup sales boost
Retailers are expected to score sales of £814m during the World Cup, which kicks off next week.
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NewsFindel profits surge as it declares turnaround complete
Home shopping specialist Findel’s pre-tax profit before exceptionals jumped from £11.8m to £22m as it declares turnaround complete.
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NewsWorld Cup to score 8% boost to global football market sales
This year’s World Cup is expected to score an 8% boost to the global football market with just weeks to go until it kicks off.
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OpinionComment: JD's shock departure does not rock the boat
Fashion retailer JD Sports shocked the City last Friday afternoon with a brief announcement that long-standing chief executive Barry Bown was to depart with immediate effect.
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AnalysisIn the news: JD Sports executive chairman Peter Cowgill profiled
JD Sports raised eyebrows last week when it revealed the immediate departure of its chief executive Barry Bown and said it had no plans to replace him.
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GalleryStore gallery: Nike and JD Sports collaborate to open Crosstown Running
Nike and JD Sports collaborate to open Crosstown Running, a shop dedicated to shoes and clothes for runners, in Westfield London.
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NewsMountain Warehouse posts record results as online sales rocket
Outdoor gear specialist Mountain Warehouse has posted a surge in sales and profits after benefiting from its multichannel offer.
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NewsAnalysis: Halfords' Getting into Gear strategy puts it in pole position
Halfords is in pole position as boss Matt Davies’ strategy to create a business generating £1bn of sales is racing towards its target.
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NewsIn pictures: Sports Direct opens Oxford Street flagship
Sports Direct opened the doors to its new flagship yesterday evening in the former HMV behemoth at the east end of Oxford Street.
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NewsHalfords boss Matt Davies: 'Suppliers should contribute to our growth'
Halfords boss Matt Davies is unapologetic about asking suppliers to contribute to its turnaround plan despite concern from the Forum of Private Business (FPB).