All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 27
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AnalysisMichael Murray: The man Mike Ashley is entrusting with the future of Frasers
Who is the man Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has appointed as his successor and can he turn around the retailer’s fortunes?
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NewsAdidas increases full-year outlook as pandemic recovery kicks off
Adidas has raised its full-year outlook as revenues in the EMEA and North American markets almost doubled in the brand’s second quarter following a challenging pandemic period.
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Opinion‘Mike Ashley’s new era at Frasers needs a new generation of leaders’
“He’s the next generation,” Mike Ashley claimed, throwing up his left arm and pointing to the young man sitting beside him.
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DataRanking: The top 20 retailers to work for in the UK, according to employees
The pandemic has tested retailers and their operations to the limit. But during an unprecedented 12 months, which businesses truly put their people before profit and prioritised the health and wellbeing of their workers like never before? Retail Week has teamed up with Glassdoor to find out the best places to work in retail and why, according to employees.
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NewsSweaty Betty acquired by US firm Wolverine in $410m deal
Sweaty Betty has been purchased by US footwear manufacturer Wolverine Worldwide and will join the company’s portfolio of footwear and lifestyle brands, including Hush Puppies and Keds.
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GalleryStore gallery: Nike places community at heart of King’s Road store
The opening of the Nike by King’s Road store ushers in a new era of Nike shops in the UK. The store forms part of the brand’s Nike Live concept, a smaller-format location focused on digital elements, localisation and rewarding its members.
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NewsHalfords profits rise despite ‘volatile’ year of trading
Halfords has recorded soaring profits as its B2B, services and online businesses thrived during the pandemic.
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NewsGymshark founder Ben Francis takes the reins as global sales soar
The 29-year-old founder says he is ready to step into the top job at the company he founded a decade ago, and believes Gymshark could be the UK’s answer to Nike and Adidas.
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NewsJD Sports to split top role as shareholders vote out pay committee chair
JD Sports announced its intentions to divide its top job into chief executive and chair before its next annual general meeting.
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AnalysisDeep dive: Virtuous circle – how retail is cashing in on the resale and rental economy
From Depop to MusicMagpie to Ikea’s Buy Back scheme, the second-hand economy has proliferated over the past decade, but it is only during the last year or two that its business models have really begun to resonate with consumers and retailers alike.
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NewsJD snaps up specialist sports pureplay
JD Sports has acquired online-only sports specialist Deporvillage, adding to its growing international empire.
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NewsNike profits soar as brand reports record revenues in North America
Nike has posted a surge in profits and record sales as shops reopened and coronavirus restrictions around the world eased.
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GalleryStore gallery: Sports Direct hails ‘new era’ with £10m Oxford Street revamp
Sports Direct has lifted the lid on its newest store concept on London’s Oxford Street as it accelerates its “elevation” strategy.
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NewsStaycation boom to drive sales through autumn, says Halfords boss
Halfords expects current performance to continue as foreign holidays look increasingly unlikely.
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NewsHalfords drives profit growth as it accelerates transformation
Halfords has reported a strong full-year performance after increased demand for categories such as cycling, partly fuelled by the pandemic.
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GalleryStore gallery: Decathlon’s new high street store puts sustainability first
Decathlon has opened a new smaller-format store in the heart of Bromley’s town centre.
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GalleryStore gallery: Foot Locker’s new Barcelona store puts the city centre stage
Foot Locker’s latest European store places great emphasis on its location. Throughout the 5,920 sq ft space, the brand has engaged with local artists to create artwork intended to reflect the surroundings of Barcelona.
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GalleryStore gallery: Under Armour unveils tech-driven Dubai flagship
Under Armour has launched its new flagship store in Dubai Mall, marking the brand’s largest and most innovative store in the region.
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AnalysisGeneration M: Catering to the young fashion-conscious Muslim consumer
The modest fashion market is growing but mainstream retailers are yet to really take note. Retail Week explores how to cater to the Muslim consumer without being tokenistic
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AnalysisFuture of the flagship: Finding its place and purpose in a post-Covid world
Has the flagship store changed for good? Retail Week considers its role in the retail landscape of tomorrow