Tag: Sports

JD Sports shuts Derby hub, 200 jobs go

JD Sports Fashion has confirmed it’s to close its distribution centre in Derby, East Midlands, with the loss of 200 jobs. Staff at the Derby Commercial Park facility were informed on Friday (6 September) that they wouldn’t be needed after the weekend, according to reports, following a consultation period that began in July. A spokesperson [...]read moreJD Sports shuts Derby hub, 200 jobs go

How sports brands are embracing athletes with disabilities

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Sep 9, 2024 During the 12-day Paralympic Games hosted in Paris, the global spotlight was cast on the extraordinary feats of 4,400 athletes from across the globe, showcased both in stadiums and through television broadcasts. This momentous event also served as a critical platform for advocating the expansion of sports [...]read moreHow sports brands are embracing athletes with disabilities

New content platform TUNL bridges fashion with sports and cultural industries

​Pro athletes are upping their style game. As professional sports players, musicians, and other cultural leaders increasingly become a part of the fashion landscape, they have carved a unique niche in the space, especially when it comes to brand ambassadorships and other partnerships. Sports players have largely owned the space with the #tunnelfits (case in [...]read moreNew content platform TUNL bridges fashion with sports and cultural industries

Experience elite sports like never before in Barcelona

Barcelona offers visitors the chance to explore an array of sports in a completely unique and exciting way. Whether you’re wanting to try a new sport or develop your skills, this city promises to impress with its diverse sports scene! Barcelona’s top tennis academies and premier tournaments Barcelona is home to some of Spain’s top [...]read moreExperience elite sports like never before in Barcelona

Foot Locker sales drop in first quarter on Champs Sports business dive

Foot Locker Inc. reported on Thursday sales decreased by 2.8%, to $1.87 billion, in the first quarter, coinciding with a slash in profits for the three months ending May 4. Foot Locker The U.S. multi-brand sneaker retailer said comparable sales were down 1.8% in the quarter, impacted by the Champs Sports banner, which plummeted 18.6% comparable sales-wise. Global Foot [...]read moreFoot Locker sales drop in first quarter on Champs Sports business dive

JD Sports buoyant in Q2 as it bounces back from earlier slowdown

JD Sports Fashion may have had some downs as well as ups this year, but its Q2 trading update on Thursday (22 August) showed it’s back to seeing mainly the latter. It talked of a “strong, agile multi-brand model” delivering sales growth on both an organic and like-for-like (LFL) basis during the quarter. Earlier this [...]read moreJD Sports buoyant in Q2 as it bounces back from earlier slowdown

Zalando’s profit boosted by sports offering, improved inventory

By Reuters Published Aug 6, 2024 Online fashion marketplace Zalando reported an 18.5% rise in its operating profit for the second quarter on Tuesday (6 August), helped by improved inventory and lower order fulfilment costs, as its sports, designer and beauty segments drove growth. Zalando has focused on higher-priced brands and the growing sportswear category, along [...]read moreZalando’s profit boosted by sports offering, improved inventory

JD Sports and Nike extend rewards partnership to US

JD Sports has become the first global retail partner for Nike’s  Connected Membership programme. JD Sports The link-up actually launched in the UK in 2022 but it has now arrived in the US, giving the rewards programme a global aspect. It means JD’s US customers will be able to access select Nike members-only footwear and [...]read moreJD Sports and Nike extend rewards partnership to US

JD Sports Westfield Stratford store is global top performer

Biggest. And now the best. That’s JD Sports’ newly-refurbished London Stratford store that can now boast being the retailer’s highest turnover store across its global portfolio. Expanded in April to 29,000 sq ft, the retailer has said “sales have outstripped its other iconic stores” including its locations on London’s Oxford Street, Times Square in New [...]read moreJD Sports Westfield Stratford store is global top performer