All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 94
-
AnalysisJJB: Second time lucky?
JJB’s second CVA attempt has called the process into question. Nicola Harrison asks if landlords will throw JJB another lifeline and if the CVA process is fatally flawed
-
NewsSports Direct retail sales up 13.8%
Sports Direct has reported retail sales up 13.8% to £371m in the 13 weeks to January 23.
-
NewsRetailers fight back against JJB's CVA plan
JJB Sports is facing a backlash from retailers over its plans to undergo a second company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
-
NewsSnow + Rock appoints Neil McCausland as non-exec chairman
Outdoor specialist Snow + Rock has appointed Neil McCausland as non-executive chairman.
-
NewsJD says chains will stay separate if talks with JJB are successful
JD Sports Fashion executive chairman Peter Cowgill has said that he plans to continue to run JJB Sports as a separate chain if he buys the business, and believes the JD management team can offer expertise to the struggling retailer.
-
NewsGo Outdoors reveals record year
Outdoor specialist Go Outdoors has notched up a record year, with sales soaring 57%.
-
NewsArgos-owner Home Retail ran slide-rule over Blacks
Argos-owner Home Retail Group was among the potential bidders for outdoors specialist Blacks Leisure, it has emerged
-
GallerySportScheck, Berlin: A store of two halves
Otto-owned retailer SportScheck’s new Berlin store successfully combines technology with tradition. John Ryan pays a visit
-
NewsBlacks sale talks break down
Outdoors specialist Blacks Leisure has ended discussions with potential buyers after no agreement could be reached.
-
NewsJJB Sports fined £455,000 by FSA
JJB Sports has been fined £455,000 by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for failing to disclose the true costs of two acquisitions under the previous management.
-
NewsBlacks sale hopes fade
The potential takeover of Blacks Leisure may be pulled as several of the interested parties are reported to have walked away from discussions.
-
NewsTwo bidders remain in frame to buy Blacks
Two bidders remain in the frame to acquire outdoor specialists Blacks Leisure, according to reports.
-
NewsKitbag sales soar with record Christmas
Sports retailer Kitbag had a record Christmas with December’s sales up 19.3% to £10.5m.
-
NewsJD Sports' profits to beat expectations after strong Christmas
Fashion group JD Sports will make higher full-year profits than expected after Christmas trading beat expectations.
-
NewsJJB to ask shareholders for further £50m
Troubled sports chain JJB Sports is expected to ask investors for a further £50m following the £31.5m promised before Christmas, according to reports over the weekend.
-
NewsRecord sales for Go Outdoors
Fast-growing outdoor retailer Go Outdoors has reported record sales, with even the cold snap not derailing its growth.
-
NewsBill Gates rides to JJB Sports' rescue as Clare stands down
JJB Sports has this morning disclosed details of a £31.5m cash call, boardroom changes and a further sales slump.
-
NewsJJB Sports to launch £30m fundraising
Sports specialist JJB Sports is to stage a £30m fundraising and make boardroom changes, it is understood.
-
AnalysisIn need of specialist treatment
Across games, music, sport and electricals, specialist retailers are suffering, but what is the diagnosis and can they be brought back to health, asks Nicola Harrison
-
NewsSports Direct's Everlast brand to be sold in US through Sears and KMart
Sports Direct-owned boxing brand Everlast will be sold exclusively in US retail group Sears’ stores in a direct-to-retail licensing deal.