Sports and Leisure News
Read the latest news on UK sports and leisure stores. Find out growth and sales figures, store openings and new initiatives launched by the likes of Nike, JD Sports, American Golf and more.
Decathlon appoints new chief executive
Foot Locker names Franklin Bracken as president
Foot Locker has appointed Franklin Bracken, currently executive vice president and chief commercial officer, to the role of president. In his new position, he will continue... View Article
Sports Direct to enter new markets in South East Asia and India
Frasers Group is to launch Sports Direct in five new markets in South East Asia and India through an expansion of its partnership with Map Active.... View Article
Go Outdoors rolls out body cameras to 25 additional stores
Go Outdoors is rolling out body-worn cameras to 25 stores following the success of a trial at its shop in Stoke. The move forms part of... View Article
Angling Direct appoints new non-executive director
Angling Direct has appointed Neil Williams as a non-executive director with immediate effect. He will also serve on the retailer’s audit and remuneration committees. Williams has... View Article
Go Outdoors trials body worn cameras in store
Go Outdoors has begun a trial of body-worn cameras at its store in Stoke as it looks to to find new ways to deter theft and... View Article
Sports Direct launches membership scheme
Frasers Group has launched of new membership scheme for Sports Direct as it looks to drive loyalty. Called Sports Direct Membership, the new benefit-based programme will... View Article
Jollyes launches free self-service dog wash stations in UK stores
Jollyes is set to open its innovative ‘Wash & Go’ self-service dog wash stations at four stores on Friday, 7 February. The new canine cleaning stations... View Article
Burberry posts smaller than expected decline in sales
Burberry has posted a smaller than expected decline in third quarter sales after a stronger performance in the US. In the 13 weeks to 28 December,... View Article
Gymshark opens first permanent store outside the UK in The Dubai Mall
This morning, Gymshark celebrated a milestone moment by opening the doors to its first permanent store outside the UK, located in the world-renowned Dubai Mall. Situated... View Article
