JD Sports acquires Shoe Palace
December 15, 2020 8:11 amJD Sports has announced that it has acquired US retail chain Shoe Palace for €325 million. Based in California, Shoe Palace was established in 1993 by... View Article
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Frasers Group half year profits rise
December 11, 2020 6:21 amSports Direct owner Frasers Group has seen its half year pre-tax profit rise by 17.6% to £106.1 million. The uplift was largely driven by strong trading... View Article
Halfords recruits for 1,100 temporary Christmas roles
November 23, 2020 10:58 amCar parts and cycling retailer Halfords is to create 1,100 temporary roles in the lead-up to Christmas. The company said the positions will be service related... View Article
Lululemon appoints new chief financial officer
November 23, 2020 8:01 amLululemon Athletica has promoted Meghan Frank to the position of chief financial officer. Due to take up her role on 23 November, she will be the... View Article
Halfords hails strong first half
November 18, 2020 7:59 amHalfords has reported strong first half trading with revenue growing by 9.6% to £638.9 million in the six months to 2 October. Like-for-like sales in the... View Article
GO Outdoors completes acquisition of Naylors Equestrian
November 18, 2020 7:58 amOutdoor retailer GO Outdoors has completed its acquisition of long established equestrian retailer Naylors Equestrian. Following the purchase, Naylors will continue to operate through its existing... View Article
Sports Direct launches first Christmas advertising campaign
November 18, 2020 5:51 amSports Direct has unveiled its first ever Christmas advertising campaign as it looks to showcase its new positioning and rebrand for 2021 and beyond. Called ‘Sport... View Article
Tribunal overturns CMA’s decision to block JD Sports’ takeover of Footasylum
November 16, 2020 6:03 amThe Competition and Market Authorities’ decision to block JD Sports’ acquisition of the Footasylum retail brand has been quashed by a tribunal. The Competition Appeal Tribunal... View Article
Pure Electric to open Cardiff store
November 6, 2020 7:23 amPure Electric will be opening what will be Cardiff’s first electric bike and scooter retail outlet next week. Due to launch on Monday, the shop will... View Article
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