Sport & Leisure
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Apr- 2018 -17 April
JD Sports reports record profit levels
JD Sports has seen a record increase in its profit before tax, which was at 26% in the 53 weeks…
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Mar- 2018 -16 March
Nike brand president retires, CEO responds to workplace behaviour complaints
The brand president of sportswear manufacturer Nike, Trevor Edwards, has announced that he will be retiring from the company in…
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14 March
Adidas reports double digit growth across all ‘key’ regions
Sports retail giant Adidas has reported double-digit growth across all of its key regions over the last year, with sales…
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Feb- 2018 -28 February
Maplin and Toys R Us go into administration
Toys R Us and Maplin have both entered administration today, as last minute attempts to save the retailers collapsed. Toys…
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28 February
Maplin and Toys R Us set to go bust today
Maplin and Toys R Us are reportedly facing collapse today (28 February) after failing to secure buyers. Maplin employs 2,500…
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19 February
Church of England slams Sports Direct over treatment of staff
The Church of England has criticised Sports Direct founder, Mike Ashley, over his company’s “Victorian factory” working conditions. In a…
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1 February
JD Sports completes Sport Zone acquisition
JD Sports has announced that it has received unconditional clearance from the European Commission to acquire similar Spanish retailer Sport…
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Jan- 2018 -16 January
JD Sports raises profit forecast after strong Christmas
Sportswear and outdoor retailer, JD Sports, has raised its annual profit forecast after continuing a strong performance through the second…
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