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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.
Castore appoints chief commercial officer
American Golf hails rise in number of women playing golf
Data from American Golf has revealed that there are more women golfers than ever before despite a rainy summer setting back the average number of UK... View Article
Iconic Newcastle music store set to go into liquidation
A store in Newcastle that was a ‘cornerstone of the region’s musical heritage’ for over a century is set go into liquidation JG Windows, the musical... View Article
Pets at Home launches next-generation flagship pet care centre in New Malden
Pets at Home has unveiled its flagship Pet Care Centre in New Malden, marking a £2.2 million transformation – the largest single investment in its history.... View Article
Hampshire’s first New Balance store opens ahead of Black Friday
Gunwharf Quays has welcomed Hampshire’s very first New Balance store, which officially opened its doors yesterday, Wednesday, 27th November, just in time for the Black Friday... View Article
JD Sports completes acquisition of Courir
JD Sports has completed its acquisition of Courir following receipt of conditional clearance from the European Commission. The retailer announced back in May that it was... View Article
Frasers Group to acquire South African sporting goods company Holdsport
Sports Direct owner Frasers Group is to acquire Holdsport, the South African sporting, outdoor and recreation goods company. The business is being purchased from Old Mutual... View Article
JD Sports expects full year profit to be at lower end of guidance
JD Sports has said its full year profit is likely to be at the lower end of expectations after trading was hit by a volatile environment... View Article
Gear4music returns to revenue growth
Gear4music has returned to revenue growth following the launch of its updated growth strategy. The online musical instruments retailer saw its revenue increase by 1% in... View Article
Footasylum appoints chief commercial officer and senior buying director
Footasylum has appointed Will Van Rensburg (pictured) as chief commercial officer and Glen Wilkinson as senior buying director. Having joined the company in September, Van Rensburg... View Article
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