All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 79
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OpinionSports Direct in pole position
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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AnalysisHalfords Autocentre - 'Hugs' advertising campaign
Halfords’ new ad campaign gives a strong indication of its latest strategic direction.
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NewsSports Direct strong Q3 ahead of expectations
Sports Direct retail sales grew 10.2% to £408.6m in the 13 weeks to January 22 as the retailer outperformed management expectations.
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NewsSports Direct buys sportswear website
Sports Direct has snapped up clothing website KickBack Sports.
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NewsEvans Cycles invests as pre-tax profits slip
Evans Cycles’ full-year revenue rose but its pre-tax profits took a hit as the bikes specialist continued to invest in its website and stores.
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NewsOutdoor specialist Musto to refinance
Outdoor clothing specialist Musto is to refinance its debts to facilitate its European expansion.
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NewsVideo: Halfords airs first Autocentres ads
Halfords has aired its first TV advert promoting its Autocentres.
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NewsIn focus: Foot Locker
Where does the US giant fit into the competitive UK sports retail landscape?
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NewsHalfords partners with Olympic Cycle champion Victoria Pendelton
Halfords has partnered with World and Olympic Cycle champion Victoria Pendelton to design an exclusive range of women’s bikes.
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NewsDecathlon eyes up Best Buy stores
French sportswear retailer Decathlon is reportedly looking to take over several of the Best Buy stores as it plots to open 100 UK stores.
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OpinionVertical expansion increases margins
Michael Poynor is managing director of Retail Expertise where he consults with retailers on operational, strategic and financial projects.
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NewsHalfords appoints group digital director
Halfords hopes to drive online growth further with the appointment of Clive West as group digital director.
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NewsIn focus: JD Sports
Astute diversification has ensured the steady growth of the sportswear retailer’s empire
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NewsFood retailers slide as sentiment worsens
As the Christmas trading statements started to come thick and fast, general retailers just about held their own against the market.
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NewsHalfords like-for-likes drop 4.8% Q3
Car parts and cycle specialist Halfords like-for-likes dropped 4.8% in the third quarter after comparatively warm weather affected car maintenance sales.
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NewsJD festive like-for-likes rise
JD Sports Fashion’s like-for-like festive sales lifted 1.6% despite its fashion fascias suffering a dip in sales.
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NewsJD formally acquires Blacks
JD has formally acquired Blacks Leisure for £20m from administrator KPMG.
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NewsJD in "advanced discussions" to buy Blacks
JD Sports has confirmed it is in “advanced discussions” with Blacks Leisure over its offer to buy the outdoor retail group.
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GalleryThe Locker Room, Brent Cross
Wander past the average branch of Foot Locker in this country and the impression may be of a store that has a lot of trainers, but not perhaps of a highly wrought interior.