Sweaty Betty
This coverage explores Sweaty Betty’s strategy and operations in the UK retail market, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and closures, marketing campaigns, product launches, leadership updates, and the brand’s positioning within the activewear and lifestyle sector. The analysis helps professionals assess Sweaty Betty’s growth plans, customer engagement, and competitive approach in the fitness and fashion market.
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Aug- 2023 -14 AugustClothing & Shoes
Sweaty Betty owner lowers outlook amid Q2 revenue decline
Sweaty Betty owner, Wolverine Worldwide, has lowered its revenue and earnings outlook as it experienced a decline of 17.4% in revenue to $589.1m (£463.8m) in Q2. While revenue from the ongoing business was slightly better, it was still down at $578.2m (£455.2m) – a decline of 13.8% on a constant…
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Jul- 2023 -6 JulyLuxury Goods
Dune London partners with Reskinned on take-back scheme
Dune London has announced a partnership with clothing repair and resale company Reskinned on the launch of a take-back programme. The scheme, which was launched yesterday (5 July), allows customers to return pre-loved Dune London shoes in any condition and receive a voucher for up to £40 off their next…
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Jun- 2023 -28 JuneNews
Sweaty Betty and Space NK make debut at Liverpool ONE
Activewear brand Sweaty Betty and luxury cosmetics retailer Space NK have both opened at Liverpool ONE, Grosvenor has revealed. Sweaty Betty has made its city store debut in the 2,500 sq ft Peter Lane’s site, marking the brand’s largest retail store in the North of England. The store debuts a…
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13 JuneClothing & Shoes
Sweaty Betty appoints new global brand president
Wolverine Worldwide has announced the appointment of Melissa Mullen as the new global brand president for its Sweaty Betty brand. Mullen most recently served as vice president and general manager of UK and Ireland for Jo Malone London, a lifestyle brand owned by the Estée Lauder Companies. At Jo Malone…
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Mar- 2023 -20 MarchClothing & Shoes
Sweaty Betty CEO and COO to step down amid takeover
Sweaty Betty has revealed that chief executive Julia Straus and chief operating officer Mark Smith will be stepping down from their roles after the completion of the sportswear brand’s takeover by a new owner, according to Drapers. The news comes as the company was acquired by US lifestyle footwear group…
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Feb- 2023 -17 FebruaryPeople Moves
Harvey Nichols appoints ecommerce director
Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Annabel Thorburn, the current senior vice president of ecommerce at Sweaty Betty, as its new ecommerce director, Drapers has reported. Thorburn, who will report to CEO Manju Malhotra, will take up her new role at the high end department store on 17 April,…
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Aug- 2021 -3 AugustClothing & Shoes
Wolverine World Wide acquires Sweaty Betty for £295m
Wolverine World Wide has announced that it has acquired UK retailer Sweaty Betty in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $410m (£295m). Founded in 1998 in Notting Hill, Sweaty Betty offers a wide array of tops, bottoms, swimwear, outerwear, and accessories. Julia Straus, CEO, Sweaty Betty, said: “From the moment…
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Feb- 2021 -9 FebruaryDepartment Stores
John Lewis Partnership introduces more than 50 fashion brands
John Lewis Partnership has announced it will be introducing more than 50 new fashion and beauty brands as part of its plans to continue modernising its fashion offering. Last week, the group launched high street brand Mango across its womenswear, shoes and accessories. Additionally the company revealed it will be…
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Aug- 2019 -14 AugustComment
Get yourself a captive audience
I happen to know the high-end perfume shop at London St Pancras does a roaring trade. And I would cheerfully bet a week’s perfume shop profits that the next Duty Free you’re in does pretty okay too. If you’re travelling inside the EU the words ‘Duty Free’ haven’t meant a…
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