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AnalysisAcquisitions, softer trading and green shoots in luxury – key takeaways from Frasers’ results
Frasers Group reiterated its full-year outlook this week, despite revealing that “tough market conditions” had hit sales within its UK retail businesses.
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NewsFrasers Group profits rise as international expansion drives growth
Frasers Group boss Michael Murray said the retail giant made a “solid start” to the year as its rapidly expanding international business helped to offset a weaker performance across its core brands.
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InterviewQ&A: Puma UK and Ireland MD on breaking boundaries with the brand’s new Oxford Street flagship
Puma UK and Ireland managing director Lucynda Davies is gearing up for the launch of the brand’s first ever European flagship this week on London’s iconic Oxford Street.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Puma’s first European flagship
Puma has opened the doors to its first European flagship along London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsGymshark confirms opening date for US flagship
Gymshark is set to open its first US flagship on December 13 as it continues its expansion Stateside.
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InterviewQ&A: Halfords CEO Henry Birch on the Budget, AI and Black Friday
Halfords has posted growth in both profits and sales, driven by a strong performance from its cycling business. Chief executive Henry Birch spoke to Retail Week about his reaction to yesterday’s Budget, how the retailer is implementing AI and what the consumer sentiment is like ahead of Black Friday
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NewsHalfords delivers profits and sales growth as cycling business leads the way
Halfords has announced growth in both profits and sales, driven in particular by a strong performance from its cycling business.
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InterviewStanley 1913’s general manager on turning a viral phenomenon into long-term value
Retail Week spoke to Stanley 1913 EMEA general manager Ben James about what’s changed for the brand, how to keep the hype going and how you make the most of a viral phenomenon without alienating your core customers.
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NewsJD Sports warns unemployment and volatile sentiment could impact sales
JD has warned markets that its profits will be among the lower end of market expectations due to rising unemployment and volatile customer sentiment among its core demographic.
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NewsFlannels opens health and fitness club at flagship
Flannels has partnered with premium health and wellness club HiiClub to launch a “fitness and recovery destination” at its Leeds Briggate flagship.
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NewsMountain Warehouse founder takes back control
Mountain Warehouse founder and chief executive Mark Neale has taken back control of the outdoor clothing and equipment specialist.
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NewsFootasylum bolsters its European presence
Footasylum is set to expand into Germany and Austria as it looks to bolster its international presence.
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AnalysisRocket-powered pureplays: How three of Britain’s fastest growing online retailers are beating the ecom slowdown
Online retail sales are expected to slow to 3.6% throughout 2025 (Emarketer), but there’s a small cohort of UK pureplays that are posting eye-watering year-on-year growth
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NewsPureplay athleisure brand Oner Active eyeing up store locations
Athleisure brand Oner Active is the latest pureplay brand looking to open physical stores as it eyes up sites in multiple UK cities, Retail Week understands.
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VideoSports Direct enlists sporting legends for 2025 Christmas ad
Sports Direct has teamed up with several sporting legends, including Lionesses Michelle Agyemang and Lauren James, for its 2025 winter campaign.
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NewsAdidas upgrades forecast despite weaker North American sales
Adidas has upgraded its profit forecast for the financial year despite reporting softer sales in its North American division.
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NewsGymshark signs first US wholesale partner
Gymshark has signed Dick’s Sporting Goods as its first US wholesale partner as the brand ramps up its expansion stateside.
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NewsHalfords maintains outlook as sales rise
Halfords has maintained its profit guidance for the year after delivering “sustained progress” against its strategy as sales edged up.
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NewsFrasers CCO: Elevate will be ‘one of the largest retail media networks’ in the UK by 2028
Speaking exclusively to Retail Week, Frasers chief customer officer David Clark lays out his expansion plans for the brand’s retail media business Elevate.
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NewsHalfords appoints new chief information officer
Halfords has appointed Sarah Haywood as its new chief information officer, starting on November 3.