Angling Direct grows full year sales
May 16, 2023 7:00 amAngling Direct has seen its its group revenue increase by 2.2% to £74.1 million in the year to 31 January. While store sales grew by 6.8%... View Article
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Sportsshoes.com opens new creative and tech hub to support continued growth
May 15, 2023 9:29 amSportsShoes.com has opened a new creative and tech hub adjacent to its head office and warehouse facilities in Bradford. The 10,750 square foot refurbished manufacturing warehouse... View Article
Sky Sports launches first ever retail offering with Fanatics partnership
May 14, 2023 2:24 pmFanatics and Sky Sports have announced a new partnership that will see a new online sports merchandise shop, available to sports fans across the UK, Ireland,... View Article
Puma appoints new managing director of Indian business
May 12, 2023 8:37 amSportswear brand Puma has appointed Karthik Balagopalan as the new managing director of Puma India. The country is one of Puma’s fastest growing markets. Previously Puma’s global... View Article
Nike Unite makes regional debut at Merry Hill
May 12, 2023 6:00 amNike’s community-focused concept Nike Unite has opened its first shopping centre store at Merry Hill in the West Midlands. The 10,165 square foot space stocks sportswear ranges... View Article
JD Sports names new chief financial officer
May 11, 2023 7:15 amJD Sports has appointed Dominic Platt as chief financial officer and a member of its board. Currently holding the same role at Compare the Market owner... View Article
JD Sports to acquire French sportswear retailer Courir
May 9, 2023 8:40 amJD Sports has agreed to acquire French sportswear retailer Courir in a €520 million deal. Courir is currently majority owned by Equistone Partners Europe which bought... View Article
Castore ups revenue forecast
May 3, 2023 7:13 amCastore has upped its revenue forecast for 2023 following the signing of new kit deals with European football clubs and collaborations with high profile sports people. The... View Article
On launches first pop-up outside of London at Liverpool ONE
May 3, 2023 6:33 amSwiss sportswear brand On has launched its first-ever pop-up outside of London at the Liverpool ONE shopping destination. Remaining open until 4 June, the 4,000 square... View Article
