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AnalysisRetail media: The advertising opportunities the World Cup can bring
This year marks the first men’s FIFA World Cup taking place in the summer for eight years, and will have more matches than ever, more teams qualified than ever, and 16 cities across the US, Canada and Mexico set to host games.
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NewsOner Active to make retail debut in New York City
Athleisure brand Oner Active is set to open its first-ever store in New York City later this year.
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NewsMike Ashley admits orchestrating filming that ousted JD Sports’ Peter Cowgill
Mike Ashley, has admitted to arranging covert footage of his rival Peter Cowgill that ultimately forced the JD Sports chairman out of the company, and Cowgill has now hit back.
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NewsJD Sports delivers ‘resilient’ performance as profits slide
JD Sports reported a drop in pre-tax profits but posted modest organic sales growth in a “resilient” performance amid tough conditions.
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NewsCastore targets international growth with new £90m funding
Sportswear brand Castore is ramping up plans to expand internationally after securing a new £90m credit facility with its banking partners.
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NewsCastore boss hails ‘strong performance’ despite deepening losses
Sportswear retailer Castore’s boss Tom Beahon has hailed another “strong performance” from the business, despite posting deepening losses for the year.
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NewsAdidas gears up for bumper year after strong first quarter
Adidas is anticipating a strong financial performance this year, despite several headwinds, as it gears up for a summer of sport.
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NewsJD Sports trials conversational AI agent online
JD Sports has become the latest retailer to launch a conversational agent on its website as it looks for more ways to enhance the customer experience, Retail Week has learnt.
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GalleryIkea welcomes Decathlon to Croydon store
Ikea has welcomed sports retailer Decathlon into its South London site in a global-first partnership.
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NewsMyprotein partners with Footasylum for high street activewear launch
Sports nutrition brand Myprotein has partnered with Footasylum to bring its activewear category to the high street.
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NewsJD Sports chair Andy Higginson to step down
JD Sports has confirmed that chair Andy Higginson will be stepping down from the retailer in the summer.
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DataRetail Pay Index: How much do the biggest UK retailers pay shopfloor staff?
Explore Retail Week’s annual index of the shopfloor pay for 80 of the UK’s biggest retailers.
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NewsFrasers Group launches premium Slazenger spin-off fashion label
Frasers Group has reimagined its sports brand Slazenger with the launch of Off-Court, a premium fashion label.
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NewsMountain Warehouse launches new ecommerce platform
Mountain Warehouse has launched a new ecommerce platform in partnership with BigCommerce to accelerate innovation and global growth, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGymshark to open first ever gym in Miami
Gymshark is set to open its first-ever gym in America as the fitness brand continues its investment in physical spaces.
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NewsFootasylum taps Gymshark for new CEO
Footasylum has poached Gymshark global manager Hannah Mercer to be its new chief executive.
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NewsLululemon warns of softer outlook despite strong international sales
Lululemon has warned of a softer outlook for its upcoming financial year, despite strong growth in the brand’s international markets.
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NewsCanadian brand Garage confirms opening date for first UK store
Canadian fashion brand Garage has confirmed the opening date of its first brick-and-mortar store in the UK.
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NewsFootasylum extends credit facility to fuel store expansion
Footasylum is ramping up its store expansion plans for the UK after extending its revolving credit facility from £35m to £60m.
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NewsGymshark enjoys 13th consecutive year of sales growth
Gymshark has enjoyed its 13th consecutive year of sales growth thanks to its continued international expansion and new partnerships.