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NewsMountain Warehouse founder steps down as CEO
Mountain Warehouse founder Mark Neale has assumed the position of executive chair as he steps back from the day-to-day running of the business.
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InterviewQ&A: Snap head of retail on new innovations and how Gen Z likes to shop
A recent report from Snapchat, Portas and YouGov dubbed âThe Memento Generationâ revealed some interesting insights into how Gen Z likes to shop.
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NewsJD Sports names ex-Ikea CEO as new chair
JD Sports has appointed former Ikea Group CEO Peter Agnefjäll as its new chair, effective September 1.
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NewsPadel Nuestro to open first ever UK store as demand ramps up
Padel Nuestro, the first specialist padel company in Europe, is entering the UK market with the launch of its first store, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionâGLP-1s could create lasting changes to how millions of Britons eat, dress and shopâ
Innovation, reformulation and reshaping ranges should all be on retailersâ agendas as uptake of weightloss pills affects everything from food to fashion and beauty, says PwCâs Lisa Hooker
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GalleryFirst look: John Lewis âreinvents sports retailâ in transformed department
Department store group John Lewis has unveiled a new sports and wellness department in its Oxford Street flagship, combining a raft of products and services in what the retailer described as a UK first, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAdidas raises outlook after World Cup success
Adidas has increased its revenue outlook for the year following a better-than-expected top-line performance in the first half, boosted by World Cup sales.
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InterviewQ&A: Sports Directâs Michael Murray talks Dublin flagship, international ambitions and Andy Burnham
Itâs been a busy week for Frasers Group chief executive Michael Murray, between the retail giantâs takeover attempt of Hugo Boss and Sports Direct opening its highly anticipated Dublin flagship.
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NewsGymshark promotes from within for chief supply chain officer
Gymshark has promoted Matt Rogers to the role of chief supply chain officer in the latest leadership change within the business.
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NewsTala appoints permanent CEO and names new CFO
Athleisure brand Tala has confirmed the permanent appointment of Sally Hughes as chief executive and named Verity Linnell as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsDecathlon launches âmiddle aisleâ to rival discounters
Sports retailer Decathlon has launched a âmiddle aisleâ across its UK and Ireland channels to rival discounters.
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AnalysisGrowth Index: the fast-growing retailers to have on your radar
The economy may not be growing quickly, but these retail brands most certainly are. Here are some of the retailers from the Growth Index 2026 that you should know about.
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NewsGymshark founder in talks to buy back stake sold to private equity firm
Gymshark founder Ben Francis is in discussions with private equity firm General Atlantic about buying back its stake in the sportswear brand
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NewsFrasers sells Malaysian Sports Direct business for over ÂŁ100m
Frasers Group has agreed the sale of its interest in Sports Direct Malaysia to MAP Active for c.$150m (ÂŁ113.2m).
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NewsDecathlon narrows losses as price investments push up sales
Decathlon UK has more than halved its operating losses as targeted investments into price cuts helped to push up sales.
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AnalysisHalfords boss Henry Birch on executional focus, the consumer mood and political change
Car accessories and bikes retailer Halfords hailed strategic progress as it reported a rise in full-year sales and profits.
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NewsHoka opens first-ever UK pop-up outlet store
Hoka has opened its first-ever UK outlet in Portsmouthâs Gunwharf Quays, marking the running footwear specialistâs second store in the country.
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NewsCastore acquires 160-year-old shoemaker
Castore has snapped up one of Britainâs oldest footwear manufacturers, Grenson.
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NewsAsos strikes partnership with Deliveroo for limited-edition football shirts
Asos has teamed up with Deliveroo to make a limited-edition drop of Asos Design football shirts available to order through the instant delivery firmâs app.
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NewsFrasers Group launches takeover bid for Australian retail group
Frasers Group has offered A$316m (ÂŁ166m) for the remaining available shares of Accent Group, operators of brands including Hype and Platypus.