Footasylum
This coverage explores Footasylum’s presence and strategy in the UK retail market. Reporting includes store network changes, product range updates, marketing campaigns, partnerships, and leadership moves — all analysed for relevance to brand growth, market positioning, and youth-focused retail operations. The content is tailored for retail managers, brand executives, and professionals working in sportswear and streetwear retail.
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Jul- 2024 -9 JulyNews
Montirex to open first pop-up store in Liverpool One
Montirex, the Liverpool-born technical outdoor and sportswear brand, is set to open its first ever pop-up store on Liverpool One’s South John Street. The signing follows the brand’s “successful” permanent concessions within the destination’s JD Sports and Footasylum, and highlights Liverpool One’s position as the location of choice for “fast-growing”…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneClothing & Shoes
Footasylum to open first Aberdeen store
Footasylum has announced that it will be opening a new store in Aberdeen’s Union Square shopping centre. The new 7,000 sq ft store will open to the public in early September, with an exact date to be confirmed in due course. It will be located on the ground floor of…
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19 JuneClothing & Shoes
Mango to open new site in Metrocentre
International fashion retailer Mango is set to open a new destination at regional mall Metrocentre. The brand will join the centre’s lower Red Mall later this year, opening its largest store in the region to date. Mango will bring a Mediterranean-inspired and versatile assortment of womenswear and menswear to Metrocentre…
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May- 2024 -10 MayClothing & Shoes
Footasylum to upsize location at Metrocentre
Footasylum is upsizing its location at the top five super regional malls Metrocentre. The retailer is set to increase its presence by 25%, taking a 12,375 sq ft unit enabling it to stock a larger range of streetwear, sportswear, and footwear for men, women, and kids. This relocation and notable…
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Mar- 2024 -4 MarchPeople Moves
Footasylum chair and CEO Barry Bown to step down
Footasylum has announced that its executive chairman and CEO, Barry Bown, will be stepping down from his role to take up a consultancy role at the fashion streetwear retailer’s owner, Aurelius Group. Bown first joined Footasylum in 2018, having spent over 30 years at JD Sports, 14 years of which…
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Feb- 2024 -29 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-29/2/24
UK retail destinations saw a decline in footfall by -2.2% overall for the month. The start of February was marked by rail strikes and disruptions, though footfall initially rose by +2.9%. The half-term holiday in the third week contributed to a rise in footfall of +8.3% from the previous month,…
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29 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Footasylum revenue jumps 7% to £320m in FY23
Footasylum has announced that its total revenue was up 7% to £320m for the financial year which ended 27 January 2024. EBITDA in FY24 for the group also jumped 38% to £22m, compared with £16m for FY23. The retailer experienced sales growth across all business channels during the year, helped…
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Nov- 2023 -15 NovemberHealth & Beauty
Aurelius acquires The Body Shop for £207m
The Body Shop has been acquired by Aurelius Group from Natura and Co for £207m, which includes an earn-out of £90m. Aurelius will work with the management team to “drive operational excellence” across the group, leveraging its expertise and experience in the omni-channel retail and wholesale markets. The retail group…
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13 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-13/11/23
Retail theft is projected to cost UK retailers £7.9bn in 2023, with a notable increase in employee theft. Thruvision Group plc and Retail Economics conducted the research, revealing that shoppers contribute to 60% of the theft (£4.7bn), while employees, particularly in distribution centres, contribute 40% (£3.2bn). Employee theft in DCs…
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13 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Dune delays sales process
The sale of Dune has been delayed as the company has not received a bid which matched its valuation, according to reports from Drapers. The retailer has received offers from Footasylum owner Aurelius and Next for founder Daniel Rubin’s controlling stake in the business. Dune appointed KPMG to run its…
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