Go Outdoors
This coverage explores Go Outdoors’ strategy and operations in the UK retail market, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and refurbishments, marketing campaigns, product developments, leadership changes, and the brand’s positioning in the outdoor and leisure retail sector. The analysis helps professionals understand Go Outdoors’ growth plans, customer engagement, and competitive approach.
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Sep- 2025 -8 SeptemberSport & Leisure
Go Outdoors York flagship marks first anniversary with £1m sales milestone
Go Outdoors has revealed its York flagship store has completed £1m in sales as it celebrates its first anniversary. The store, which opened on 7 September 2024, celebrated its anniversary with a launch event attended by brand ambassador Helen Skelton. The 125,000 sq ft outlet, located at Foss Islands Retail…
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Mar- 2025 -18 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-18/3/25
Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US for the second time, following a previous filing in 2019. The retailer, once a dominant force in fast fashion, has struggled to compete with foreign competitors and rising costs. While its US stores and website will continue trading during the…
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18 MarchTechnology
Go Outdoors to introduce body cameras to 25 more stores
Go Outdoors has announced its plans to roll out body cameras to 25 additional stores after a successful trial at its Stoke location, in a bid to seek new ways to deter theft and ensure the safety of its store colleagues. The trial comes after Go Outdoors announced its partnership…
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3 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-3/3/25
Asda is set to scrap bonuses for over 10,000 managers as part of cost-cutting measures amid challenging trading conditions. The decision comes shortly after chairman Allan Leighton returned to lead the supermarket after more than two decades, aiming to steer a turnaround for the struggling retailer. Leighton has already initiated…
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3 MarchDepartment Stores
Go Outdoors to trial bodycams to protect store staff
Go Outdoors has begun trialling bodycams at its Stoke store in a bid to keep its colleagues safe at work and prevent theft. The news comes after the group announced its partnership with the Retail Trust, the charity that works to protect the lives of retail staff. The British Retail…
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Feb- 2025 -6 FebruaryShopping Centres
Metrocentre sees 9.2% footfall increase in 2024
Metrocentre has announced a “record-breaking” year as it saw a 9.2% year-on-year footfall increase in 2024. During the year, the destination welcomed 15.8 million visitors, a 10% increase on 2023. Sales performance also surpassed the previous year by 5.3%, with F&B, sports fashion, and health and beauty experiencing the biggest…
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Nov- 2024 -18 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-18/11/24
Sephora is poised for an ambitious UK expansion, planning 20 new stores by 2027, doubling its physical footprint. CEO Guillaume Motte attributes renewed confidence in the UK market to an improved competitive landscape. The brand, which re-entered the UK in 2022 after a 17-year absence, currently operates six stores, with…
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18 NovemberSport & Leisure
Go Outdoors swings to pre-tax loss of £1.5m
JD Sports-owned brand Go Outdoors has reported a pre-tax loss of £1.5m for the 53 week period ended 3 February 2024. The group attributed its pre-tax loss to a disproportionate increase in costs compared with the previous period due to increased staffing and distribution costs, reflecting national wage changes and…
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Oct- 2024 -14 OctoberComment
Why American Golf put its people at the centre of its retail ‘reset’
In the world of retail, few professionals can claim the breadth of experience and transformative leadership that Elaine Wrigley has garnered over nearly four decades in the industry. With roles spanning everything from fashion to food, DIY to outdoor retail, and now her current position in golf retail, Wrigley has…
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Aug- 2024 -8 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-8/8/24
Deliveroo has reported a return to profit in the first half of the year, with earnings reaching £1.3m, a significant turnaround from a loss of £82.9m in the previous year. This success was driven by enhanced consumer retention and expanding partnerships with retailers. Key metrics include a 6% increase in…
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