Decathlon UK posts 10.3% sales increase
October 7, 2020 7:57 amSports retailer Decathlon has posted a 10.3% increase in annual UK sales as it continues to invest in expansion. The French company, which operates in 57 countries,... View Article
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Peloton to take space at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter
October 5, 2020 7:49 amPeloton is to open a showroom at Edinburgh’s new St James Quarter next year. Spanning 2,926 square feet, the showroom will launch in the spring as... View Article
Tottenham Hotpsur launches store on Amazon
September 14, 2020 4:46 amTottenham Hotspur has launched an online store on Amazon. The move marks the first time a Premier League football club has opened a branded store on the retail platform although SSC... View Article
JD Sports posts drop in first half profit
September 8, 2020 8:08 amJD Sports has posted a drop in first half pre-tax profit after the retailer incurred increased costs due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the six months... View Article
Piper invests in Wattbike
September 7, 2020 9:58 amThe Piper private equity company is to invest £11.5 million in smart indoor bike brand Wattbike. Founded in Nottingham in 2007 by former world champion rower Ian Wilson... View Article
Birmingham’s Bullring signs up Treetop Adventure Golf
August 27, 2020 12:45 pmTreetop Adventure Golf has signed up to take a 25-year lease on the former Forever 21 store at Hammerson’s Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham. Due to open... View Article
Frasers Group puts Bob’s Stores under strategic review
August 26, 2020 8:03 amFrasers Group has placed its Bob’s Stores retail business under strategic review. The move follows confirmation that Nike will stop distributing to Bob’s Stores at the end of... View Article
Frasers Group acquires Dave Whelan Sports
August 24, 2020 8:05 amSports Direct owner Frasers Group has acquired some of the assets of Dave Whelan Sports from its administrators for an initial sum of £37 million. The deal includes the... View Article
PUMA appoints general manager for UK, Ireland and Benelux
August 13, 2020 6:50 amSportswear Brand PUMA has promoted Ben Hughes to the position of general manager for its UK, Ireland and Benelux regions. He has succeeded Paul Spencer who has assumed... View Article
