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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Jun- 2021 -7 JuneAdvice
How retailers can reduce returns through the use of Google Shopping and AR
The pandemic has significantly accelerated the adoption of e-commerce, with the total proportion of UK online sales remaining considerably higher than pre-lockdown levels. In fact, research has found that digital sales in 2020 accounted for a third of total retail sales in the UK for the first time ever. By…
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2 JuneClothing & Shoes
Moncler appoints new chief brand officer
Moncler has announced that Gino Fisanotti has been appointed to the newly created position of chief brand officer, with effect from 7 June 2021. Fisanotti will report directly to Remo Ruffini, chairman and CEO of the group, and will also join the strategic committee as strategic director while Roberto Eggs…
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May- 2021 -21 MayAnalysis
Customer experience differentiation is at the core of retail innovation
The rise of DTC, net-zero commerce, hyper-local shopping, dark stores, same-day (if not, same-15-minutes) delivery, and brand drops mark the point of no return for mainstream retailers. Over the past decade, retail has somewhat sleepwalked into paradigm shifts that are shaping the modern world. The fall of Arcadia Group is…
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5 MayClothing & Shoes
Kick Game launches first store outside of London
Leading UK sneaker and streetwear specialist, Kick Game, has opened its first store outside of London, with a new site in the Birmingham Bullring and Grand Central. To celebrate the brand’s third store opening in 12 months, Kick Game has partnered with British rapper and songwriter Mist who launched the…
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4 MayProperty
Topshop starts £420m sale of London flagship store
Topshop has reportedly started the sales process of its former flagship store in London’s Oxford Street, for a price tag of £420m, according to The Times. Valued at £500m two years ago, the six-storey site is considered a Grade II listed building and is being advertised as a “new age…
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Apr- 2021 -26 AprilClothing & Shoes
Superdry appoints new chairman
Superdry has announced the upcoming appointment of Peter Sjölander as chairman succeeding Peter Williams with effect from 29 April 2021. He has held a variety of executive roles across public company, private equity and founder-led environments. From 2007 to 2015, Sjölander was CEO of Helly Hansen where he delivered a…
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19 AprilClothing & Shoes
Nike warns retail partners to cut down on reselling
Sportswear giant Nike has reportedly warned its retail partners it will cut off the supply of limited edition trainers to their stores if they don’t crack down on staff enabling resellers. According to the Sunday Times, Nike has told its retail partners they face “supply curtailment” if they don’t stop…
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9 AprilHigh Street
JD Sports, Frasers Group and Amazon eye Topshop flagship
A number of retailers have reportedly expressed interest in purchasing Topshop’s former flagship store, including JD Sports, Amazon and Frasers. According to Drapers,, the administrators of the 100,000 sq ft store have appointed Eastdil and Savills to explore a sale of the site. It also reports that the London store…
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Mar- 2021 -25 MarchClothing & Shoes
H&M and Nike face ‘backlash’ in China over Xinjiang cotton labour concerns
Nike and H&M are reportedly facing a “backlash” in China after both groups outlined their concerns regarding the Xinjiang cotton trade and suspected forced labour claims. Many Chinese celebrities and online platforms have since dropped H&M and Nike over their stance, according to the BBC. In one instance, actor Wang…
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19 MarchClothing & Shoes
Nike global revenues up 3% as online helps offset store closures
Global sportswear giant Nike has revealed that its revenues for the third quarter of the year were $10.4bn (£7.4bn) up 3% compared to the prior year. The retailer revealed that despite a large portion of its store estate in Europe remaining closed during the final two months of the quarter,…
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