All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 84
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NewsHalfords appoints new operations director
Car parts and bike specialist Halfords has appointed a new operations director.
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NewsJJB in discussions with "potential strategic investor"
JJB Sports has revealed that it is in discussions about additional financing with its bank and a “potential strategic investor.” The disclosure was made after the retailer’s share price surged this morning.
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OpinionHalfords misses the cold starts
The balmy spring weather may be welcomed by most Brits, but it has not been helping those retailers that rely on a bit of cold weather to help drive sales.
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AnalysisRetail Week Supply Chain Summit: Chain reactions
The importance of supply chain dynamics as a way to drive efficiency through the downturn and finding out how other retailers operate is more vital than ever. Liz Morrell talks to key speakers attending Retail Week’s Supply Chain summit in May.
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NewsGo Outdoors poaches Halfords digital boss in online push
Go Outdoors has poached Halfords digital boss Jon Asbury as its first multichannel director.
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NewsSnow+Rock hires The White Company's finance boss
Snow+Rock has hired The White Company finance boss Hamish Mansbridge as its new chief financial officer.
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Foot Locker updates strategic plans
Foot Locker has updated on its strategic plan for the period 2012 to 2016. In 2010, the retailer outlined a five-year plan to achieve sales of $6bn (£3.84bn) and $400 (£256) sales per gross square foot, up from $360 (£230) that year. Foot Locker has set out new financial objectives ...
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NewsJD Sports and Sports Direct in tussle for Firetrap brand
Sportswear giants JD Sports and Sports Direct are squaring up for another battle as they compete to buy for-sale young fashion brand Firetrap.
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OpinionA bonus culture worth celebrating
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsGo Outdoors hires former Tesco man as finance chief
Go Outdoors has hired former Tesco man Chris Morgan as its new finance boss.
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NewsYeomans sold to former Sports Division boss Kinnaird
Outdoor retailer Yeomans has been sold to John Kinnaird, former boss of Sports Division.
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GalleryNike unveils revamped Westfield London store
Sportswear giant Nike has revealed the new look for its store in Westfield London, following a major revamp.
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NewsJD-owned Canterbury sponsors England rugby team
JD Sports-owned rugby brand Canterbury has signed a four year kit deal with the Rugby Football Union and will supply kit to the England team.
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OpinionHalfords adds video to product information
Victoria is online editor at Retail Week. She covers e-commerce, m-commerce, technology and social media.
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AnalysisInternational expansion: Lost in translation
International expansion may afford growth opportunities, but it can be a property minefield. Nicola Harrison considers how to invest wisely in overseas territories.
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AnalysisEmployee incentive schemes: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are motivating staff by introducing incentive and share schemes, but will this produce loyal employees?
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NewsJJB Sports like-for-likes slide but margins improve
JJB Sports like-for-likes dropped 5.7% in the 5 weeks to January 29 as its margins continued to improve.
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OpinionSports Direct in pole position
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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AnalysisHalfords Autocentre - 'Hugs' advertising campaign
Halfords’ new ad campaign gives a strong indication of its latest strategic direction.
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NewsSports Direct strong Q3 ahead of expectations
Sports Direct retail sales grew 10.2% to £408.6m in the 13 weeks to January 22 as the retailer outperformed management expectations.