SPORTS & LEISURE
JD Sports completes acquisition of The Finish Line
Amazon wins Premier League broadcast rights
Amazon has announced that it has acquired the exclusive UK rights to broadcast some Premier League football matches from 2019.
Mountain Warehouse full year sales up 22%
Outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse has achieved its 21st year of unbroken sales growth with sales rising by 22% to £225.3 million in the 12 months to 25 February.
JD Sports hails year of 'significant' progress
JD Sports has reported that its annual pre-tax profit before exceptional items rose by 26% to £307.4 million after a year of “significant” progress both in the UK and overseas.
JD Sports to acquire US based The Finish Line
JD Sports is to acquire US athletic footwear brand The Finish Line in a deal worth £396 million.
Adidas to launch stadium inspired store at Westfield London
Sportswear retailer Adidas is to open a new stadium inspired store in the £600 million Westfield London expansion.
Rohan opens London flagship store
Rohan, the outdoor clothing and footwear brand, has opened a 3,875 square foot flagship store at London’s St Martin’s Courtyard.
Findel considers further developing its supply arrangement with Sports Direct
Findel is considering further developing the commercial supply arrangements between its Express Gifts business and its largest shareholder, Sports Direct International.
ASICS completes business transformation programme
Fitness brand ASICS has revealed that it has completed its business transformation programme as it looks to accelerate growth.
Game to open concessions and gaming areas in Sports Direct stores
Game Digital has entered into an agreement with Sports Direct in which it will roll out its Belong gaming areas and Game retail concessions in selected Sports Direct stores.
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