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.
-
Mar- 2022 -9 MarchClothing & Shoes
Mothercare joins retailers in suspending Russian business
Mothercare has announced that all business in Russia, including the shipment of all its products has been suspended in the wake of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. It comes as major retailers and businesses around the world have all joined in boycotting Russian business in a bid to put increased pressure…
Read More » -
4 MarchClothing & Shoes
Nike to temporarily shut all stores in Russia
Nike said on Thursday it would be temporarily closing all its stores in Russia, joining a growing group of Western brands that have suspended businesses in the country, Reuters has reported. It comes following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The sportswear maker had previously made merchandise purchases on its website and…
Read More » -
Feb- 2022 -10 FebruaryPeople Moves
PVH Corp appoints Zac Coughlin as CFO
PVH Corp, the owner of the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands, has announced the appointment of Zac Coughlin as executive VP and CFO, effective 4 April, 2022. In this role, he will report to Stefan Larsson, PVH CEO, and will have responsibility for all finance functions. Coughlin joins PVH…
Read More » -
2 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Prada appoints two new independent non-executive directors
Prada has announced the appointment of Pamela Culpepper and Anna Maria Rugarli as independent non-executive directors, taking the board up to a total of 11 members. Culpepper and Rugarli were reportedly selected for their professional background in ESG and in accordance with the Diversity Policy of the board of directors. …
Read More » -
Dec- 2021 -21 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Nike revenues remain flat in Q2
Nike has announced that revenues in its second quarter rose by 1% to $11.4bn (£8.6bn), remaining flat as it continued to manage the ongoing impact of supply chain challenges across the global marketplace. Revenues in Greater China and APLA declined, however, largely due to lower levels of available inventory resulting…
Read More » -
14 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Nike acquires RTFKT brand
Nike has announced it has acquired RTFKT, a brand that reportedly uses “cutting edge innovation” to deliver next generation collectibles that “merge culture and gaming”. Founded in 2020 by Benoit Pagotto, Chris Le and Steven Vasilev, RTFKT is said to “redefine the boundaries of physical and digital value to serve…
Read More » -
Nov- 2021 -4 NovemberClothing & Shoes
JD expresses frustration over CMA’s ruling to sell Footasylum
JD Sports Fashion Plc has expressed its frustration after the announcement earlier today from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that it must sell Footasylum Limited. It claimed this is “the first time ever” that the CMA (including its predecessors) has decided to block or remedy a deal between competitors…
Read More » -
Sep- 2021 -24 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Nike Q1 revenues climb 16% to £8.9bn
Nike has announced that group revenues increased 16% year-on-year to $12.2bn (£8.9bn) in Q1 FY22. The global retailer also revealed that net income climbed 23% to $1.87bn (£1.36bn) in the three-month period ended 31 August 2021, compared with $1.52bn (£1.11bn) the previous year. Revenues at the group’s EMEA and North…
Read More » -
9 SeptemberPeople Moves
JD Sports adds Bert Hoyt as non-exec director
JD Sports Fashion has announced the appointment of Bert Hoyt as a non-executive director at the group, effective 8 September 2021. Hoyt most recently acted as VP/GM at Nike EMEA until his retirement from the role in January 2021. Having joined Nike in 1998, Hoyt presided over a period of…
Read More » -
7 SeptemberHigh Street
Oxford Street to launch sustainability initiative
Oxford Street has announced the launch of a sustainability campaign on 15 September as a part of its ‘Beyond Now’ scheme. Designed to provide shoppers with more sustainable retail choices, the programme will feature contributions from a number of brands operating on the iconic London street. A range of sustainable…
Read More »
