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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Oct- 2023 -17 OctoberNews
Frasers Group acquires Germany retailer SportScheck
Frasers Group has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Signa Retail Department Store Holding GmbH to acquire SportScheck, one of the leading sports retailers in Germany. The acquisition will enable Frasers to grow its presence in Germany, one of the biggest sports markets in Europe and…
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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief- 25/09/23
H&M has reversed its earlier decision to impose a processing fee of £1.99 for in-store returns of online purchases. The initial announcement had been met with public outcry. Now, H&M’s website clarifies that there will be no return fee for parcels returned in-store. However, non-H&M members will still be subject…
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25 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
M&S adds Adidas and Sweaty Betty to sports platform
Marks and Spencer has announced it will welcome Adidas and Sweaty Betty to its ‘The Sports Edit on M&S’ platform as the retailer continues to bolster its sportswear offer as part of its ‘Brands at M&S’ strategy. The launch of Adidas and Sweaty Betty will see the addition of an…
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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyClothing & Shoes
Adidas to sell second batch of Yeezys in August
Adidas has announced a further release of the sale of a second batch of unsold Yeezy trainers in phases throughout the month of August across the world. Since terminating the Yeezy partnership in October, Adidas has been exploring multiple scenarios for the potential use of the existing Yeezy inventory. In…
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25 JulyShopping Centres
Frasers owner makes £50m bid for Leeds shopping centre
Mike Ashley, the owner of Frasers Group, has bid almost £50m to acquire Junction 32 off the M62 near Castleford, on the outskirts of Leeds, in his latest foray into the world of retail property, The Times has reported. This comes as the shopping centre is being sold by Landsec,…
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24 JulyClothing & Shoes
Adidas receives $565m in orders for first batch of unsold Yeezys
Adidas has sold around 4 million Yeezy shoes for $565m ( £440.7m) in an online sale after serving ties with Kanye West, according to the Financial Times. The news comes after the German group terminated its agreement with Kanye West in October after the rapper and fashion designer made antisemitic…
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6 JulyClothing & Shoes
Clarks names Under Armour’s Bob Neville as new UK & ROI MD
Clarks, the British shoe brand, has appointed Bob Neville as its new managing director for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, effective from August 2023. Neville returns to the UK from Hong Kong, where he has been based for 30 years, leading teams with some of the world’s largest…
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3 JulySport & Leisure
JD Sports signs first franchise deal with GMG
JD Sports has signed its first franchise agreement in partnership with GMG, a Dubai-headquartered well-being company operating leading brands across sports, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. The deal will see JD expand its presence in the Middle East and under the terms of the 10-year agreement,…
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Jun- 2023 -2 JuneNews
M&S welcomes Skechers, Crocs and TOMS at ‘Brands at M&S’
Marks and Spencer has today announced it is welcoming global footwear brands Skechers, Crocs and TOMS to its ‘Brands at M&S’ online platform this season. The US footwear brands join M&S at a time when each are delivering strong performance independently, with all reporting double-digit revenue growth. Skechers has grown…
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May- 2023 -15 MayShopping Centres
LDO reports sales up 17% to £19.7m in Q1 2023
London Designer Outlet has reported that its sales reached over £19.7m– an increase of 17% in Q1 2023 compared with the same period in 2022 and 5% on pre-pandemic levels (2019). It also recorded its “strongest ever” April, where sales grew to £8.6m, representing a £1.2m increase on the year…
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