Nike
This coverage examines Nike’s strategy and performance within the UK retail and sportswear market, focusing on store operations, product innovation, marketing campaigns, sponsorship deals, and leadership decisions. Reporting provides insight into how Nike drives consumer engagement, addresses sustainability challenges, and navigates competitive pressures — offering valuable context for executives, managers, and professionals in sportswear, retail operations, and brand leadership.
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Dec- 2025 -22 DecemberSport & Leisure
Nike posts modest revenue growth as margins hit by higher tariffs
Nike reported a modest 1% increase in Q2 revenues to $12.4bn (£9.3bn), but said profits fell sharply as higher tariffs weighed on margins and sales through its direct channels declined. The sportswear group said gross margin fell by 300 basis points to 40.6%, primarily due to higher tariffs in North…
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9 DecemberShopping Centres
Frasers Group acquires Swindon Designer Outlet
Frasers Group has announced its acquisition of Swindon Designer Outlet for an undisclosed amount, in a move the company said strengthens its position in the outlet retail format and supports its wider property strategy. Swindon Designer Outlet is a 250,000 sq ft site, which opened in 1997 and draws more…
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4 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Frasers ‘remains cautious’ despite 5% sales rise in H1
Frasers Group has welcomed a “solid” first half of trading, as revenues rose 5% to £2.58bn, driven by an international revenue growth of 42.8%, but said it “remains cautious” amid tough market conditions. Despite the rise in sales, adjusted pre-tax profits fell by 2.8% to £290.9m following an £82.3m rise…
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3 DecemberClothing & Shoes
ASA bans Lacoste, Nike and Superdry ads over ‘misleading’ claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned three online ads from Lacoste, Nike and Superdry after finding each made “misleading” sustainability claims about their clothing ranges. The rulings form part of a wider investigation into environmental messaging in the fashion sector, prompted by the regulator’s AI-driven monitoring system. The paid-for Google…
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Nov- 2025 -24 NovemberOnline & Digital
Sportsshoes.com invests £1.5m in semi-automated warehouse
Online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer Sportsshoes.com has invested £1.5m in a state-of-the-art semi-automated warehouse system as part of its ongoing growth plans. This news follows Sportsshoes.com announcing it achieved a record turnover of £93.3m for the year ended 28 February 2025 by improving its annual sales…
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14 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Kim Kardashian’s Skims valued at $5bn after latest funding round
Skims has closed a $225m (£170.9m) equity financing round that values the apparel company at $5bn (£3.80bn) with the proceeds earmarked for further store openings, international growth and product development. The round, announced on 12 November, was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives with participation from affiliated funds of BDT and…
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10 NovemberPeople Moves
Authentic Brands appoints new senior VP of Reebok
Authentic Brands Group has announced the appointment of Daniel Schachne as its new senior vice president of Reebok, tasking him with driving the sportswear brand’s global strategy. Schachne, who has more than 15 years of experience managing major consumer brands, will work with licensing partners, retailers and brand ambassadors to…
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Oct- 2025 -27 OctoberPeople Moves
Puma appoints Ronald Reijmers as Global Retail VP
Sportswear giant Puma has appointed Ronald Reijmers as vice president Global Retail starting November 1, a position in which he will oversee the development of the company’s full-price and outlet stores across the world. Reijmers has almost three decades of experience in the sports industry, holding various leadership positions in…
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1 OctoberSport & Leisure
Nike Q1 revenues rise but profit dips 31%
Nike has reported a 1% increase in revenues to $11.7bn (£8.68bn) for the three months to 31 August 2025, though profits fell sharply as margins came under pressure. Net profit for the quarter dropped 31% year-on-year to $727m (£539.7m), while gross margin declined 320 basis points to 42.2%. The company…
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Aug- 2025 -11 AugustSport & Leisure
SportsShoes.com FY revenues rise 4% to £93.3m
Online sportswear retailer SportsShoes.com has reported that revenues rose 4% to £93.3m in the year to 28 February, with EBITDA rising 13.3% to £6m. News comes as the Bradford-based business acquired exactly 672,465 new customers and saw premium in-line sales increase by 34% during the period. The retailer, which was…
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