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Strong December retail sales fail to offset weak Q4

Strong December retail sales fail to offset weak Q4

Next acquires Russell and Bromley

Next acquires Russell and Bromley

Primark sales fall 2.7% despite steady parent group revenues

Primark sales fall 2.7% despite steady parent group revenues

Sport & Leisure

Sport & Leisure covers the business performance, product innovation, and consumer trends driving the UK’s sports, fitness, and leisure retail sectors. This section reports on brand strategy, partnerships, sustainability, and digital engagement across apparel, equipment, and lifestyle categories. Retail Sector’s Sport & Leisure coverage provides insight for retailers, suppliers, and brand managers into how evolving health trends, technology, and consumer behaviour are shaping growth and competition in this dynamic market.

Sport & Leisure

Sport & Leisure covers the business performance, product innovation, and consumer trends driving the UK’s sports, fitness, and leisure retail sectors. This section reports on brand strategy, partnerships, sustainability, and digital engagement across apparel, equipment, and lifestyle categories. Retail Sector’s Sport & Leisure coverage provides insight for retailers, suppliers, and brand managers into how evolving health trends, technology, and consumer behaviour are shaping growth and competition in this dynamic market.

Cycling surge boosts sales at Halfords

Halfords has delivered a “strong” trading performance in the first half of its FY21, with…

Frasers Group to review Bob’s stores after Nike ends deal

Frasers Group has announced it has placed its US subsidiary Bob’s Stores under review after…

Frasers Group buys DW Sports out of administration

Frasers Group has snapped up the assets of Dave Whelan Sports (DW Sports) from its…

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group makes £30m bid for DW Sports

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has reportedly made a takeover bid for former rival Dave…

JD Sports in talks to appoint administrators for Go Outdoors

Sports fashion retailer JD Sports is reportedly lined up to bring in administrators for its…

Angling Direct reports £1.5m net loss in FY results

Fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct has reported net losses of £1.5m in its…

Government urges Sports Direct and JD Wetherspoon to support employees

Boris Johnson has warned Sports Direct CEO Mike Ashley to “expect consequences” if he does…

Gymshark launches its first physical retail store in Covent Garden

Gymshark London has announced the opening of its first ever retail store in Covent Garden. 

Angling Direct profits hit by flooding despite 26.5% spike in revenues

Fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct has said winter flooding has impacted…

Adidas to appoint Thomas Rabe as new chairman

Sportswear brand Adidas has said in a statement it intends to appoint Thomas Rabe as its new…
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