Adidas
This coverage explores Adidas’ strategy and performance in the UK retail and sportswear market, focusing on store operations, product launches, marketing campaigns, sponsorships, sustainability initiatives, and leadership decisions. Reporting provides insight into how Adidas responds to consumer trends, competitive dynamics, and brand positioning — supporting executives, managers, and professionals in sports, fashion, and retail operations.
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Nov- 2025 -24 NovemberOnline & Digital
Sportsshoes.com invests £1.5m in semi-automated warehouse
Online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer Sportsshoes.com has invested £1.5m in a state-of-the-art semi-automated warehouse system as part of its ongoing growth plans. This news follows Sportsshoes.com announcing it achieved a record turnover of £93.3m for the year ended 28 February 2025 by improving its annual sales…
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13 NovemberClothing & Shoes
ASOS secures new financing deal amid turnaround plans
ASOS has refinanced its asset backed loan facility, securing £87.5m in extra liquidity and extending its debt maturity to 2030. The company said the move provides “increased financial flexibility” and will cut annual cash interest costs by about £5m compared with its previous arrangement with Bantry Bay. The online fashion…
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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberSport & Leisure
Adidas raises 2025 profit forecast after record quarterly sales
Adidas has lifted its full-year profit forecast after posting record quarterly revenues, driven by strong growth in footwear and apparel. The sportswear brand reported a 12% increase in sales to €6.6bn (£5.82bn) for the third quarter, marking its highest quarterly revenue on record. Operating profit for the 2025 financial year…
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27 OctoberPeople Moves
Puma appoints Ronald Reijmers as Global Retail VP
Sportswear giant Puma has appointed Ronald Reijmers as vice president Global Retail starting November 1, a position in which he will oversee the development of the company’s full-price and outlet stores across the world. Reijmers has almost three decades of experience in the sports industry, holding various leadership positions in…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
ASOS forecasts lower FY earnings amid turnaround plan
ASOS has warned that full-year earnings and sales may lag behind expectations, despite reporting higher gross profit margins and reduced costs over the period. While EBITDA has risen by more than 60% year-on-year, it is expected to be on the lower end of a £130m to £150m guided range, with…
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24 SeptemberEntertainment
The Entertainer to open first outlet store at Dalton Park
Toy retailer The Entertainer will open its first outlet store at Dalton Park in County Durham on 4 October. The 2,000 sq ft shop will stock toys and games from brands including Lego, Barbie and Paw Patrol, alongside the retailer’s Early Learning Centre and Addo private label ranges. The opening…
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8 SeptemberSport & Leisure
Go Outdoors York flagship marks first anniversary with £1m sales milestone
Go Outdoors has revealed its York flagship store has completed £1m in sales as it celebrates its first anniversary. The store, which opened on 7 September 2024, celebrated its anniversary with a launch event attended by brand ambassador Helen Skelton. The 125,000 sq ft outlet, located at Foss Islands Retail…
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4 SeptemberPeople Moves
Mulberry appoints first chief customer and digital officer
Mulberry has appointed Tom Burrow to the newly created role of chief customer and digital officer as the luxury brand continues efforts to revitalise its business. Burrow joins from End Clothing, where he was chief digital officer from 2022 to 2025. He previously also spent two years at Reebok, first…
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Aug- 2025 -11 AugustSport & Leisure
SportsShoes.com FY revenues rise 4% to £93.3m
Online sportswear retailer SportsShoes.com has reported that revenues rose 4% to £93.3m in the year to 28 February, with EBITDA rising 13.3% to £6m. News comes as the Bradford-based business acquired exactly 672,465 new customers and saw premium in-line sales increase by 34% during the period. The retailer, which was…
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5 AugustPeople Moves
Puma appoints Andreas Hubert as chief operating officer
Puma has appointed Andreas Hubert as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective 1 September 2025. Hubert, will join Puma’s management board, which will expand to five members.As COO, Hubert will oversee global sourcing operations, including sustainability and product development, as well as IT and logistics. The new board role…
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