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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May- 2020 -6 MayClothing & Shoes
CMA blocks JD Sport merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced its decision to block JD Sports’ purchase of Footasylum after finding it would “leave shoppers worse off”. Following an in-depth investigation, the regulator concluded that this transaction would lead to a “substantial lessening” of competition, which would in turn leave shoppers with…
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Feb- 2020 -11 FebruarySport & Leisure
Shoppers could ‘lose out’ in JD Footasylum merger, says CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally found that the proposed £90m takeover of Footasylum by sportswear rival JD Sports “could leave shoppers worse off, both in-store and online”. After its initial Phase 1 review raised potential competition concerns, the CMA’s in-depth Phase 2 investigation has provisionally found that…
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Dec- 2019 -6 DecemberClothing & Shoes
CMA issues interim order to halt JD Sports’ Footasylum acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an interim order against the proposed £90m takeover of Footasylum by JD Sports, halting any further talks between the two companies until the watchdog’s investigation has been completed. Following the announcement of the deal back in March, the CMA launched an investigation…
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Oct- 2019 -30 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Sports Direct: CMA published ‘inaccurate’ market data in Footasylum probe
Sports Direct has claimed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published “inaccurate estimates” of its market share data during its investigation into of competitors JD Sports’ £90m takeover of Footasylum. In a statement published on the London Stock Exchange, Sports Direct said it had noted that during the CMA’s…
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1 OctoberHigh Street
JD Sports responds to CMA amid Footasylum probe extension
JD Sports has said it “strongly disagrees” with the Competition and Market Authority (CMA) that its proposed £90m takeover of Footasylum would be “bad for customers”, as it now faces a full-scale investigation into the deal. Following the CMA’s Phase 1 decision of 19 September 2019, JD said it has…
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Sep- 2019 -19 SeptemberHigh Street
CMA extends inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has extended its inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum, with the regulator warning it could lead to a “worse deal for customers”. The CMA report noted concerns that the loss of competition brought about by the merger could result in “higher prices, worse…
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Aug- 2019 -7 AugustComment
Buy Now, Pay Later: Here to stay?
The idea of Buy Now, Pay Later has always been around in the retail market, with companies such as Layaway operating with US supermarket giant Walmart for decades. Yet with the rise in popularity of the electronic credit card halting the growth of this form of payment option in the…
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Jul- 2019 -25 JulyClothing & Shoes
CMA launches probe of JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of footwear retailer, Footasylum. Phase 1 of the inquiry, will look to determine if the takeover could result in “a substantial lessening of competition in any market”. The CMA also said it has “reasonable grounds” for…
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11 JulyOnline & Digital
Laybuy announces partnership with Alexachung
Laybuy, the buy now, pay later service, has announced the fashion brand Alexachung as its second major UK partner. Laybuy allows consumers to spread the cost of purchases over six interest-free payments, with the first being made at the point of sale. The partnership will see the option to pay…
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May- 2019 -20 MayClothing & Shoes
JD Sports’ takeover of Footasylum to be investigated by CMA
The CMA has announced it is investigating the completed acquisition by JD Sports of Footasylum. The CMA said it has “reasonable grounds” for suspecting that it may be the case that JD Sports and Footasylum have “ceased to be distinct”. It added that the merger may be expected to result…
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