Sports and Leisure News
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.
ASA bans Sports Direct 50% off Puma deal advert over RRP claims
PUMA’s VP of global sports marketing Johan Adamsson to depart after 25 years
PUMA has announced that Johan Adamsson, VP global sports marketing & sports licensing, is to leave the company after more than 25 years for personal reasons.…
Angling Direct revenue up 5.1% despite European sales drop
Angling Direct has said it delivered a resilient first half performance, with revenue growing by 5.1% to £56.4 million. In the six months to 31 July,…
Virgin Atlantic Holidays to open first London flagship at Battersea Power Station
Virgin Atlantic Holidays is to open a new flagship store at Battersea Power Station as it expands its retail network into London. Due to launch later…
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…
