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- 2024 -16 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-16/12/24
Isak Andic, founder of the global fashion retailer Mango, has died at the age of 71 following a tragic hiking accident in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. Spanish media reported that Andic fell down a 150-metre ravine while exploring deep caves in the region. Born in Turkey and later settling…
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16 DecemberSport & Leisure
Sports Direct opens new 29,000sq ft store in Westfield White City
Frasers Group has opened its latest Sports Direct’s latest store in London’s Westfield White City Shopping Centre. Complementing Sports Direct’s first flagship, situated on London’s Oxford Street, the retailer’s new White City location aims to bring a “cutting-edge retail experience”. Spanning 29,000 sq. ft across two floors, Sports Direct White…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Footasylum opens upsized store at Merry Hill
Streetwear retailer Footasylum has launched its upsized store at Merry Hill shopping centre, tripling its footprint. Combining its existing unit with the adjacent space, Footasylum has expanded its presence at Merry Hill from 3,000 to 10,000 sq ft. The upsized store introduces innovative features, including a mobile payment system that…
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27 NovemberSport & Leisure
Frasers acquires South African sports retailer Holdsport
Frasers Group has expanded its global footprint through acquiring South African sporting, outdoor and recreation goods company, Holdsport.It acquired the retailer for an undisclosed sum from Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE) and Holdsport’s management, and the transaction is expected to close in the coming months. Holdsport operates across retail, wholesale,…
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26 NovemberAdvice
Reinventing loyalty: Josh Graham’s vision for mobile-driven retail
Josh Graham, co-founder and chief marketing officer of Airtime Rewards, reflects on a journey that began in the aisles of an independent menswear store and now sees him at the forefront of mobile-driven retail innovation. With nearly a decade of Airtime Rewards behind him, Graham is helping redefine how retailers…
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Oct- 2024 -23 OctoberShopping Centres
LDO secures French Connection and Rituals stores
The outlet shopping destination in Wembley Park, London Designer Outlet (LDO), has announced the arrival of French Connection and Rituals. Having agreed a three-year lease, French Connection has opened a 1,919 sq ft store, while Rituals is set to open its latest 2,434 sq ft store at the end of…
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16 OctoberSport & Leisure
Sports Direct to open new store at Trafford Palazzo in 2025
North West shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, has secured Sports Direct as its latest occupier on a long-term agreement for early 2025. Due to open a 40,000 sq ft space in the new year, this latest Manchester Sports Direct will stock brands such as Nike, Adidas, Puma and ASICS,…
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11 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Under Armour opens biggest outlet store in Caledonia Park
Global sports apparel brand Under Armour has opened its biggest outlet store in Scotland at Caledonia Park. The retailer has opened a 3,465 sq ft store at the premium designer outlet village, complementing its high-quality sportswear category alongside anchor brands, Nike and adidas. The store showcases Under Armour’s comprehensive range…
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2 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-2/10/24
Shop prices fell by 0.6% in September, marking the lowest annual growth since August 2021. Non-food items saw deflation deepen to -2.1%, while food inflation slightly rose to 2.3%, influenced by higher prices in cooking oils and sugary products. Nike’s first-quarter revenue dropped 10% to $11.6bn, prompting the company to…
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2 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Nike withdraws FY guidance amid falling Q1 sales
Nike has withdrawn its full-year guidance after first quarter sales plunged, and ahead of Elliot Hill becoming president and CEO of the group later this month. The company also cancelled an investor day that was set to take place next month. It comes as first quarter revenue fell by 10% to…
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