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Read the latest news on UK sports and leisure stores. Find out growth and sales figures, store openings and new initiatives launched by the likes of Nike, JD Sports, American Golf and more.
Virgin Atlantic Holidays to open first London flagship at Battersea Power Station
Mountain Warehouse names Marcus Ward as new CEO as founder steps down
Mountain Warehouse’s founder is stepping down as chief executive after almost 30 years and will be succeeded by chief financial and operating officer Marcus Ward. Mark…
Cass Art to open new concept store at Coal Drops Yard
Cass Art is to unveil a new concept store at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross this September. Situated in one of London’s most creative areas,…
John Lewis launches new fitness and wellness concept at Oxford Street store
John Lewis has launched a new sports and wellness concept at its Oxford Street store as part of its wider £800 million transformation programme. The retailer…
PUMA appoints Dusan Hamlin as vice president of ecommerce
PUMA has appointed Dusan Hamlin to the newly created role of vice president of ecommerce with immediate effect. Hamlin brings more than 25 years of industry…
Decathlon launches ‘Middle Aisle’ to take on discounters
Decathlon has launched its first-ever “Middle Aisle” across its UK and Ireland stores, website and shopping app as it looks to take on discounters. The first…
PUMA hires ex-Nike exec Marcia Dos Santos to head up core division
Sportswear brand PUMA has appointed Marcia Dos Santos to the newly created role of vice president of BU Core. The move follows the company’s creation of…
Gymshark appoints former Boden CTO Shaun Perkinson as chief technology officer
Gymshark has appointed former Boden CTO Shaun Perkinson as chief technology officer as it looks ahead to its next phase of growth. Perkinson worked at Boden…
Frasers Group sells Sports Direct Malaysia interest for $150m
Frasers Group has agreed to sell its interest in Sports Direct Malaysia to MAP Active for $150 million. As part of the deal, the group will…
Gear4music reports surge in profits as revenue climbs 30%
Gear4music has reported an “excellent” financial performance in the year to 31 March with profits coming in better than expected. The online musical instrument retailer increased…
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