Champion
This coverage explores Champion’s strategy and performance in the UK retail market, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings, wholesale partnerships, marketing campaigns, product launches, leadership updates, and its positioning within the sportswear and lifestyle apparel sector. The analysis helps professionals assess Champion’s growth plans, consumer engagement, and competitive approach.
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Jul- 2025 -30 JulyPeople Moves
British Garden Centres names Amy Stubbs as managing director
British Garden Centres has announced the appointment of Amy Stubbs as managing director alongside her father, Charles Stubbs and uncle, Robert. Amy, who has grown up actively involved in the UK’s largest family-run garden centre group, will work with the senior leadership team to develop the long term vision, strengthen…
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May- 2025 -2 MayFeatures
How is Westfield’s new Health and Wellness Village reshaping retail spaces
Westfield London has announced the opening of its new Wellness Village, in a move to cater to the growing demand for accessible health and wellness experiences within a retail setting. The new space offers over 50,000 sq. ft. of health and wellness brands and services. According to the latest report…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryPeople Moves
THG appoints Milyae Park independent non-executive director
THG has announced the appointment of Milyae Park as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Park joins THG following a long and successful career in digital and ecommerce transformation at FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies including Tesco and Marks and Spencer. Since launching a portfolio career in 2019,…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberComment
Why championing small businesses helps local communities thrive
Britain’s independent retailers are more than shopfronts — they’re crucial contributors to a winning high street experience, bringing vibrancy, variety, and community spirit to the neighbourhoods they serve. These local businesses do more than meet basic consumer needs, they have a far greater significance to our everyday lives. This was…
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Oct- 2024 -1 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-1/10/24
Mulberry has turned down an £83m acquisition bid from Frasers, arguing it undervalues the company’s potential. Frasers offered 130 pence per share for a 36.8% stake, prompting Mulberry’s board, backed by majority shareholder Challice, to reject the offer and focus on CEO Andrea Baldo’s turnaround strategy. Authentic Brands Group has…
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1 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Authentic Brands acquires Champion in $1.2bn deal
Authentic Brands Group has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of athleticwear brand Champion in a $1.2bn (£899m) deal. As the second-largest brand acquisition in Authentic’s history behind that of Reebok, Champion generates nearly $3bn (£2.2bn) in global retail sales annually. Authentic is set to expand Champion’s global presence…
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Sep- 2024 -26 SeptemberAdvice
Designing the Future: Pete Champion on I-AM Associates and the Evolution of Retail Spaces
With a career history that now spans decades, Champion’s journey is one that illustrates the intersection of creativity, design, and business strategy. In this interview for Retail Sector’s ‘Talking Shop’ podcast, he discusses his professional trajectory, the evolution of the industry, and how I-AM Associates has adapted to meet the…
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Jun- 2024 -6 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-6/6/24
Andrew Fisher, a long-serving director at Marks & Spencer (M&S), is resigning following the company’s hiring of Alison Dolan, CFO of Rightmove. Fisher, who has been chairman of Rightmove since 2020, felt blindsided by M&S’s decision, learning of it late in the recruitment process. He has been with M&S since…
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6 JuneClothing & Shoes
Authentic Brands Group to acquire Champion
Authentic Brands Group, a global brand development, marketing, and entertainment platform, has signed a binding agreement to purchase the Champion Athleticwear brand and business from HanesBrands. According to Authentic, the “strategic” move demonstrates its commitment to expanding its portfolio of sports, lifestyle, entertainment and media brands and will increase its…
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Jan- 2024 -12 JanuaryAnalysis
WH Smith: new year – rebrand?
WH Smith decided to showcase a new, shortened version of its logo across 10 of its stores – some of which were in Preston and York – just in time for Christmas and the New Year. While the logo change was only supposed to be a test, the retailer caused…
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