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Gymshark appoints Sian Keane as Chief People Officer
Gymshark, the fitness community and apparel brand, today announces the appointment of Sian Keane to the role of Chief People Officer. Sian is the latest in... View Article
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Gymshark to open first permanent store outside of the UK in Dubai
Gymshark, the fitness community and apparel brand, is gearing up to open its first-ever permanent store outside the UK, choosing the world-renowned Dubai Mall in the... View Article
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Oasis Reunion Tour: A nostalgic boost to retail and the economy
The highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour has set the stage for a major economic and cultural impact, echoing the influence of previous musical giants like Taylor... View Article
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American Golf signs professional golfer Dan Brown to exclusive sponsorship deal
American Golf has signed rising golfing star and DP World Tour player Dan Brown to an exclusive sponsorship deal. In 2023 the 29-year-old own claimed his... View Article
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Frasers Group acquires stake in Accent Group to grow presence in Australia and New Zealand
Frasers Group has acquired a 14.65% stake in Accent Group, a retail and distribution business in the performance and lifestyle market in Australia and New Zealand.... View Article
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JD Sports posts second quarter sales increase despite volatile market
JD Sports has seen its like-for-like sales increase by 2.4% in its second quarter as organic sales rose by 8.3%. While like-for-likes in the 13 weeks... View Article
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Angling Direct hails “robust” first half performance
Angling Direct has said it delivered a robust first half performance as it reported a 5.6% revenue increase to £45.8 million following the success of its... View Article
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SportsShoes.com launches mobile app to deliver a “best-in-class” retail experience
SportsShoes.com has launched its first mobile app as it looks to enhance its customer shopping experience. The move forms part of the online running and outdoor... View Article
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JD to expand across the UK and Ireland
From Cork to Wembley, the ‘King of Trainers’ will launch shops across a range of locations featuring DJ’s plus Ballnado and Batak activation games on opening... View Article
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