All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 85
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AnalysisRetail Week Supply Chain Summit: Chain reactions
The importance of supply chain dynamics as a way to drive efficiency through the downturn and finding out how other retailers operate is more vital than ever. Liz Morrell talks to key speakers attending Retail Week’s Supply Chain summit in May.
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NewsGo Outdoors poaches Halfords digital boss in online push
Go Outdoors has poached Halfords digital boss Jon Asbury as its first multichannel director.
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NewsSnow+Rock hires The White Company's finance boss
Snow+Rock has hired The White Company finance boss Hamish Mansbridge as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsJD Sports and Sports Direct in tussle for Firetrap brand
Sportswear giants JD Sports and Sports Direct are squaring up for another battle as they compete to buy for-sale young fashion brand Firetrap.
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Foot Locker updates strategic plans
Foot Locker has updated on its strategic plan for the period 2012 to 2016. In 2010, the retailer outlined a five-year plan to achieve sales of $6bn (£3.84bn) and $400 (£256) sales per gross square foot, up from $360 (£230) that year. Foot Locker has set out new financial objectives ...
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OpinionA bonus culture worth celebrating
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsGo Outdoors hires former Tesco man as finance chief
Go Outdoors has hired former Tesco man Chris Morgan as its new finance boss.
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NewsYeomans sold to former Sports Division boss Kinnaird
Outdoor retailer Yeomans has been sold to John Kinnaird, former boss of Sports Division.
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GalleryNike unveils revamped Westfield London store
Sportswear giant Nike has revealed the new look for its store in Westfield London, following a major revamp.
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NewsJD-owned Canterbury sponsors England rugby team
JD Sports-owned rugby brand Canterbury has signed a four year kit deal with the Rugby Football Union and will supply kit to the England team.
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OpinionHalfords adds video to product information
Victoria is online editor at Retail Week. She covers e-commerce, m-commerce, technology and social media.
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AnalysisEmployee incentive schemes: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are motivating staff by introducing incentive and share schemes, but will this produce loyal employees?
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AnalysisInternational expansion: Lost in translation
International expansion may afford growth opportunities, but it can be a property minefield. Nicola Harrison considers how to invest wisely in overseas territories.
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NewsJJB Sports like-for-likes slide but margins improve
JJB Sports like-for-likes dropped 5.7% in the 5 weeks to January 29 as its margins continued to improve.
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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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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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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.