JD Sports appoints Andy Higginson as its new chair
July 8, 2022 8:39 amJD Sports has appointed Andy Higginson as its new chair. He will succeed Peter Cowgill who stepped down as executive chairman in May following a decision to... View Article
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Lululemon expands into Spain
July 6, 2022 8:25 amLululemon is expanding its international footprint with the opening two new stores and a local ecommerce site in Spain. The move forms part of the sports... View Article
Top Adidas boss retires after 25 years
July 4, 2022 2:45 pmAndrew Hackett has retired from his position as finance director at Adidas. He joined the Stockport-headquartered division in 1997 and has held several finance roles since... View Article
AYBL launches new performance wear collection
July 1, 2022 7:59 amWomen’s activewear brand AYBL has launched a new performance-focused activewear collection called Velocity for high intensity workouts. The range includes seamless sports bras, crop vests, crop... View Article
Hobbycraft artisan programme sees launch of new ‘Year of Stitches’ kit
June 30, 2022 8:15 amHobbycraft’s Artisan programme, which launched in 2020 to give staff members the chance to design and create their own lines to sell, has seen 22 artisans... View Article
Bridgepoint Development Capital and bd-capital merge Private Sport Shop and SportPursuit
June 28, 2022 10:14 amBridgepoint Development Capital and bd-capital have announced the merger of their respective portfolio companies, SportPursuit and Private Sport Shop. Called Sportscape Group.ced, the new entity has... View Article
Hobbycraft to open three new stores as it announces full year EBITDA uplift
June 27, 2022 11:24 amArts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is to open three new stores after announcing that its full year adjusted EBITDA has risen to £15 million from £13.8... View Article
JD Sports opens new flagship at Gateshead’s Metrocentre
June 27, 2022 11:00 amJD Sports has opened its latest flagship store at Gateshead’s Metrocentre. Spanning 18,000 square feet, the shop is home to over 50 brands, including Nike, Adidas and The North... View Article
Westfield London House of Fraser store to be repurposed as The Ministry Shepherd’s Bush
June 24, 2022 11:59 amUnibail-Rodamco-Westfield has signed an agreement for the opening of The Ministry Shepherd’s Bush, a new concept combining workspace, a multi-studio fitness offer and a rooftop bar and restaurant, in the... View Article
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