All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 65
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NewsSports Direct reveals company profits ahead of expectations
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley said the business’s performance is running ahead of expectations, at the retailer’s AGM yesterday.
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NewsFindel to keep hold of Kitbag business as it decides not to sell
Home shopping group Findel has decided not to sell its sports retail business Kitbag following a strategic review.
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GalleryStore gallery: Sun & Sand Sports fuses digital and physical in Dubai
Sun & Sand Sports has opened a concept store in Dubai Mall that allows customers to challenge each other to interactive trials.
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OpinionBlog: Helping sports retailers achieve their supply chain goals
As the end of the football season approaches, sports retailers already need to consider their supply chains ready for next season.
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NewsWiggle eyes more workshop concessions in cycle 'hot spots'
Etailer Wiggle is planning to expand its physical presence by opening two workshop concessions in Homebase stores this year.
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OpinionComment: The improving retail sales trend has helped calm City fears
After fears of a dent in consumer confidence in the run-up to the election, the City was relieved to see April’s retail sales figures.
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AnalysisComment: Have Britain's high streets reached peak bike shop?
High streets may be close to the point where there is no more room for bike stores cafes catering for middle-aged men in Lycra.
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NewsSports Direct reveals plans for new London superstore and gym
Sports Direct is on the hunt for a 100,000 sq ft site in London to incorporate a new office, superstore and gym for customers.
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NewsEvans Cycles new owner eyes more stores beyond its south-east heartland
Evans Cycles new owner ECI said it was attracted by the bike retailer’s strong multi-channel offering and is mulling more stores beyond its south-east stronghold.
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NewsHalfords turns to green screen tech as it takes inspiration from fashion retail
Halfords has turned to green screen technology to provide customers with forensic detail and 360-degree views of its Boardman clothing range.
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NewsActive sells Evans Cycles to private equity group ECI
Private equity firm Active has sold Evans Cycles to another private equity business, ECI, for an undisclosed sum.
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OpinionSports Direct should leave zero-hours behind and focus on overseas growth
Few retail personalities polarise opinion as strongly as Sports Direct founder and executive deputy chairman Mike Ashley.
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NewsJD Sports success driven by health-conscious consumers, says boss Cowgill
JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill said the retailer’s recent success can be attributed to an increase in health-conscious consumers.
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NewsJD Sports profits climb 22% as products 'enthuse and excite' shoppers
JD Sports Fashion pre-tax profit before exceptional items has broken through the £100m barrier for the first time.
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NewsPrivate equity firm ECI Partners is front-runner to acquire Evans Cycles
Private equity firm ECI Partners is believed to be leading the race to acquire bike specialist Evans Cycles.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What changes to zero-hours contract rules would mean for retailers
Labour leader Ed Miliband has pledged to end what he called an “epidemic” of zero-hours contracts being used in the UK.
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OpinionComment: Lessons to learn from Sports Direct’s ‘dysfunctional’ board
Sports Direct is facing heavy criticism at the moment after its board was labelled “dysfunctional” by the Institute of Directors.
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NewsEvans Cycles swings to profit as Cotswold Outdoor owner eyes retailer
Evans Cycles has revealed it has returned to pre-tax profit as the sale of the business enters the latter stages.
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NewsSports Direct board labelled “dysfunctional” by Institute of Directors
The Sports Direct board has been labelled “dysfunctional” because it does not provide “sufficient check” on owner Mike Ashley’s powers.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Jill McDonald appointed Halfords chief executive
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on former McDonald’s boss Jill McDonald becoming Halfords new chief executive.