Castore
This coverage examines Castore’s growth and strategy within the UK sportswear and retail market. Reporting highlights its rapid revenue expansion, store rollouts, athlete and team partnerships, digital innovation, financial performance, and leadership developments — providing insights for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals navigating premium apparel, omnichannel retail, and brand scaling.
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Jun- 2024 -12 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-12/6/24
The UK economy stalled in April 2024, showing no growth after a 0.4% increase in March, as wet weather significantly dampened consumer spending, according to the Office for National Statistics. Services output did rise by 0.2% for the fourth consecutive month and grew by 0.9% over the three months to…
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12 JuneClothing & Shoes
Castore opens new site at Centre:mk
Sportswear brand Castore has announced its regional debut into Milton Keynes with the launch of its new store at Centre:mk. Set to open on Silbury Arcade in late June, Castore’s 865 sq ft location will be one of the brand’s first new store concepts designed by Ink Associates. The centre:mk…
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May- 2024 -8 MayClothing & Shoes
Castore acquires Infinity Inc
Sportswear brand Castore has finalised its acquisition of Infinity Inc, a supplier of branded merchandise, clothing and uniform based in Leeds. The deal is Castore’s first acquisition following a £145m investment in November 2023. As a key supplier, the acquisition will strengthen Castore’s supply chain and enable greater speed to…
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Mar- 2024 -19 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief-19/3/24
Castore has secured the Umbro Pro Team Sports licence. This strategic move positions Castore as an exclusive marketer of Umbro products in several European countries, including the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. Through this partnership, Castore aims to capitalise on Umbro’s heritage and authenticity in football culture, targeting a new…
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19 MarchClothing & Shoes
Castore agrees Umbro Pro Team Sports license
Castore has announced it has completed a deal with Umbro licensee, GL Dameck to sign an exclusive Umbro Professional Team Sports sub-license allowing Castore to market the Umbro brand in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands and Denmark. Following a £145m investment round in November 2023, Castore said it…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-30/11/23
Castore has successfully secured a £145m investment in a funding round led by Raine Partners. This investment aims to further disrupt the premium sportswear market and expand the brand’s global reach. Castore plans to develop its product range, enhance infrastructure, and invest in its people. The company, on track for…
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30 NovemberSport & Leisure
Castore secures £145m investment
Castore, the performance sportswear brand and technology-enabled, end-to-end digital platform for global sports teams, has secured significant growth investment in a funding round led by Raine Partners, The Raine Group’s flagship growth equity fund. The £145m investment round will support Castore’s efforts to continue to “disrupt the premium sportswear market…
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2 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-2/11/23
Sainsbury’s announced that it expects to hit the upper half of its full year guidance of between £670m and £700m despite seeing its statutory profit before tax drop 27% to £275m for the 28 weeks ended September 16, 2023. The supermarket attributed the fall in profit before tax to non-cash…
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2 NovemberNews
Castore continues expansion drive with three store openings
Premium British sportswear brand, Castore, has continued to celebrate its successful expansion and rapid growth with new store openings both in the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East. The brand, which was founded in 2015 by Wirral-based brothers Phil and Tom Beahon, has thrived since its inception and has seen…
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May- 2023 -17 MayNews
Castore considers further expansion in Europe
Sportswear brands Castore is planning to expand in Europe following further sports partnerships, Retail Week has revealed. The brand backed by Andy Murray announced last month a multi-year partnership with Athletic Club, which made Castore become an ‘Official Kit Partner’ for the 2023-2024 season. In April, Castore also announced other…
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