JD Sports to acquire US based The Finish Line
March 26, 2018 8:31 amJD Sports is to acquire US athletic footwear brand The Finish Line in a deal worth £396 million. The Finish Line trades from 556 retail stores... View Article
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Adidas to launch stadium inspired store at Westfield London
March 13, 2018 7:50 amSportswear retailer Adidas is to open a new stadium inspired store in the £600 million Westfield London expansion. Due to launch on 20 March, the store... View Article
Rohan opens London flagship store
March 12, 2018 8:17 amRohan, the outdoor clothing and footwear brand, has opened a 3,875 square foot flagship store at London’s St Martin’s Courtyard. Situated at 11 Mercer Street, the... View Article
Findel considers further developing its supply arrangement with Sports Direct
March 6, 2018 7:42 amFindel is considering further developing the commercial supply arrangements between its Express Gifts business and its largest shareholder, Sports Direct International. The move follows recent pilot-scale... View Article
ASICS completes business transformation programme
February 15, 2018 8:06 amFitness brand ASICS has revealed that it has completed its business transformation programme as it looks to accelerate growth. The company has been working over the... View Article
Game to open concessions and gaming areas in Sports Direct stores
February 12, 2018 8:12 amGame 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... View Article
Le Col to launch cycling line with Bradley Wiggins
February 8, 2018 8:08 amTour de France champion and Olympic cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins is teaming up with Le Col, the premium British cycling brand, to launch his own... View Article
European Commission approves JD Sports’ acquisition of Sport Zone
February 1, 2018 8:14 amJD Sports has received clearance from the European Commission for its purchase of Sport Zone which has a presence in Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands.... View Article
JD Sports raises profit forecast
January 16, 2018 8:20 amSportswear retailer JD Sports has upgraded its profit forecast after seeing its like-for-like sales growth maintained at around 3% in its second half to date. In... View Article
Gear4Music sales up 42% in run-up to Christmas
January 5, 2018 8:07 amOnline musical instruments retailer Gear4Music achieved a 42% increase in total sales in the four months to 31 December as it continued to enjoy strong trading... View Article
