All Castore articles
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NewsCastore boss Beahon: âThe wholesale market really likes Belstaffâ
The boss of Castore plans to focus on growing Belstaffâs wholesale and ecommerce channels, as he sets out his vision for the menswear brand under his ownership.
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NewsCastore expands lifestyle apparel ranges under new tie-up
Castore has signed a five-year partnership with licensing specialist Apparel brands to produce branded socks and underwear.
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NewsCastore agrees deal for luxury menswear retailer Belstaff
Sportswear giant Castore has acquired premium British menswear brand Belstaff from Jim Ratcliffe-owned parent company Ineos in a cash-free, debt-free deal, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCastore scores big over Christmas with âstrongest ever sales performanceâ
Sportswear brand Castore has enjoyed a ârecord Christmasâ hailing its âstrongest ever trading performanceâ over the period.
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AnalysisTen hot retail brands to watch in 2025
As the 2024 calendar year comes to a close, Retail Week puts the spotlight on the top 10 brands to keep an eye on in 2025.
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DataRanking: The top 25 fastest-growing retailers show how we shop the ânew normalâ
Thanks to the Interpath Retail Index 2024, Retail Week can reveal the top 25 fastest-growing retailers and what they tell us about how shoppers behave in the ânew normalâ. To read the full report and see the full list of fastest-growing retailers which goes up to 100, click here.
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NewsCastore has appointed its first commercial director
Sportswear brand Castore has appointed a former Joe Browns and JD Sports executive in the newly created role of commercial director.
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NewsCastore acquires clothing supplier Infinity Inc
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has today announced its acquisition of Leeds-based clothing supplier Infinity Inc.
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GalleryCastore opens first of 24 new flagships in Dublin
Manchester-based sportswear retailer Castore has opened doors to a first-of-its-kind flagship store in Dublin, Ireland.
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NewsCastore opens Dublin flagship in first of wider stores rollout
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has opened a first-of-its-kind flagship on Grafton Street, Dublin, as it sets out to reach its âhighest potential in 2024 and beyondâ.
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NewsGreggs and Castore CEOs join PMâs Business Council
Greggs boss Roisin Currie and Castore co-founder and chief executive Thomas Beahon have both been named on the prime ministerâs Business Council.
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InterviewQ&A: Castore boss Tom Beahon on the next steps after raising ÂŁ150m
As Castore announced today that it has raised ÂŁ150m in new capital investment, co-founder and chief executive Tom Beahon speaks to Retail Week about the sportswear retailerâs meteoric rise and expansion plans, the importance of global partners and the key to success moving forward
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NewsCastore opens stores in Ireland and Middle East
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has announced its expansion plans with new stores in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East.
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NewsCastore banks on new kit deals and retail stores as it expands into Europe
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore plans to accelerate growth in Europe driven by new teams, sports partnerships and retail stores.
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NewsCastore announces kit partnership with top Spanish football team
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has joined forces with football team Athletic Club Bilbao, becoming the clubâs official kit partner for the 2023-24 season and beyond.
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AnalysisHow homegrown sportswear brand Castore plans to take on the global giants
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has been growing persistently since its launch in 2015. With talks ongoing with lenders over raising a further $200m, Retail Week analyses how it is looking to take on some of the biggest names in sportswear
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NewsAndy Murray-backed sports brand Castore in talks for $200m fundraising
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore is in talks to raise $200m (ÂŁ166m) to fund its expansion.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Five sporting brands going for gold
After more than a year of cancellations, postponements and empty stadiums, 2021 marked the victorious return to the summer of sport.
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OpinionOpinion: These smaller retailers are the industry's real winners
The retail sector is undergoing an important shift in its evolution, with consumer choice never stronger thanks to a wave of small and nimble operators disrupting established players.