Angling Direct boosted by strong online sales
February 24, 2021 7:48 amAngling Direct has said it expects to report a 27% increase in revenue to £67.6 million for the year to 31 January. In a trading update... View Article
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Presto Music launches ‘My Library’ web streaming feature
February 19, 2021 7:55 amPresto Music has launched a new ‘My Library’ feature on its website as it looks to offer customers new ways to explore and listen to their... View Article
Adidas to start formal sales process for Reebok
February 18, 2021 7:56 amAdidas has decided to begin a formal sales process for Reebok as part of its new five-year strategy. In a statement, the sportswear brand said it... View Article
ASICS EMEA posts strong profit increase for 2020
February 12, 2021 4:10 pmASICS’ EMEA business has posted a 60.3% increase in profit for 2020 despite the closure of ASICS stores and those of its wholesale partners due to... View Article
Sweatband acquires Half Human
February 10, 2021 5:35 amSweatband, the online sports and fitness equipment retailer, has acquired Half Human as part of plans to move into the athleisurewear and fitness supplement market. Founded... View Article
JD Sports raises £464.2 million to fund acquisition drive
February 5, 2021 7:52 amJD Sports has raised £464.2 million through the placing of new shares to accelerate growth and fund its acquisition plans. The sportswear retailer placed a total... View Article
JD Sports to buy US sportswear retailer DTLR Villa
February 1, 2021 7:55 amJD Sports is to acquire US sportswear retailer DTLR Villa in a deal worth $495 million. Established in 1982, the retailer initially traded as Downtown Locker... View Article
No Chaos to join line-up on London’s Neal Street
February 1, 2021 6:54 amIndependent skate retailer No Chaos is to open a London flagship store on Covent Garden’s Neal Street. Spanning 2,044 square feet, the shop will be the... View Article
Decathlon embarks on merchandising partnership with NBA
January 29, 2021 6:37 amDecathlon has teamed up with the National Basketball Association on a new multi-year merchandising partnership that makes the sporting goods retailer an official licensee of the... View Article
