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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Nov- 2023 -10 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Asos to launch first pop-up store ahead of Black Friday
Asos is set to launch its first four-storey pop-up store in Central London from 23-26 November. The Asos In Real Life pop-up will welcome customers to an immersive space at 11 Rathbone Place, where they will be able to experience its fashion “first-hand”, with a curated edit of AW23 collections…
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Oct- 2023 -17 OctoberNews
Frasers Group acquires Germany retailer SportScheck
Frasers Group has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Signa Retail Department Store Holding GmbH to acquire SportScheck, one of the leading sports retailers in Germany. The acquisition will enable Frasers to grow its presence in Germany, one of the biggest sports markets in Europe and…
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4 OctoberNews
JD opens flagship store at Ashley Centre
CBRE Investment Management has announced the opening of JD’s 4,453 sq ft regional flagship at the Ashley Centre, Epsom. Located in a prime space on the ground level near the central square, the sportswear giant builds upon the retail and fashion line-up within the Ashley Centre and provides exclusive products…
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Sep- 2023 -29 SeptemberSport & Leisure
Nike revenues up 2% in Q1 as higher prices offset waning demand
Nike revenues increased 2% to $12.9bn (£10.5bn) in the first quarter ended 31 August due to a 2% increase in digital sales, as higher prices for sneakers and clothing helped offset a hit from waning demand and president cost pressures. As a result, the group expects a 1% increase in…
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25 SeptemberNews
Kenji and Rituals set to open at Merry Hill
Sovereign Centros has announced that Kenji, the design-led homeware retailer, and Rituals, the luxury beauty and wellbeing brand, have signed at Merry Hill. Set to open later this year, Kenji and Rituals will occupy over 6,850 sq ft of retail space, joining a series of recently opened leading retailers and…
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14 SeptemberNews
Nike Rise to open concept store in Birmingham
Nike will open its first ever Nike Rise concept store in Birmingham at Bullring and Grand Central, reflecting the strategy to reinvigorate the asset with new brands, concepts and market firsts. Located at the gateway to Bullring and just metres from the iconic steel Bull, Nike Birmingham will follow the…
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Jul- 2023 -25 JulyShopping Centres
Frasers owner makes £50m bid for Leeds shopping centre
Mike Ashley, the owner of Frasers Group, has bid almost £50m to acquire Junction 32 off the M62 near Castleford, on the outskirts of Leeds, in his latest foray into the world of retail property, The Times has reported. This comes as the shopping centre is being sold by Landsec,…
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3 JulySport & Leisure
JD Sports signs first franchise deal with GMG
JD Sports has signed its first franchise agreement in partnership with GMG, a Dubai-headquartered well-being company operating leading brands across sports, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. The deal will see JD expand its presence in the Middle East and under the terms of the 10-year agreement,…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneClothing & Shoes
Nike revenues up 10% to $51bn in FY23
Nike has reported a 10% rise in revenues year-on-year to $51.2bn (£40.62bn) and a 16% rise on a currency-neutral basis for the 12 months to 31 May 2023. Its revenues for the Nike Brand were $48.8bn (£38.66bn) in the period, up 10% on a reported basis and up 16% on…
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27 JuneClothing & Shoes
Asos appoints sustainability expert as ESG chair
Asos has announced the appointment of Anna Maria Rugarli as non-executive director and chair of the ESG Committee. Rugarli is a sustainability and CSR expert with more than twenty years of experience working with leaders in global apparel, including Nike Inc. and VF Corporation. She has specialised in creating “innovative”…
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