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ArticleSports Direct’s immersive Liverpool flagship
Sports Direct’s new Liverpool flagship includes Everlast Gyms+, HYROX Performance Centre and immersive brand zones.
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AnalysisThe world’s biggest sports retailers
Our annual analysis of the world’s 50 largest sports retailers presents the revenue of the top international sports retailers and ranks their growth year-on-year.
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ArticleXXL leaves the stock exchange and asks suppliers for a deadline
XXL’s sweaty summer continues. In this latest chapter of the never-ending retail drama, the retailer leaves the Oslo stock exchange.
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ArticleFrasers Group becomes new majority owner of XXL, as Altor sells entire stake
The inevitable has happened. XXL’s majority owner, Altor, has accepted Frasers Group’s bid for its stake in XXL, making Frasers the new majority owner of XXL.
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News briefsFrasers expands partnership with MAP Active to expand in South Asia
The plan is to open more than 350 stores in the region over the long term.
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ArticleFrasers Group to make second mandatory offer on XXL
The British sports conglomerate, after acquiring a majority share, has announced it intends to make a mandatory offer for the remaining shares in XXL ASA.
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ArticleSports Direct launches new membership program
Sports Direct, part of Frasers Group, has unveiled a membership program to bridge the gap between in-store and online shopping.
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News briefsSports Direct open up new store in London
Sports Direct has opened the doors to the latest store in the chain at the Westfield White City shopping center in London.
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News briefsFrasers Group to name Sir Jon Thompson as its new Chair, according to reports
Frasers Group is the parent company of British retailer Sports Direct.
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ArticleFrasers aims to become the largest sports retailer in Benelux
Frasers Group strengthens presence and expands footprint in the Benelux region.
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News briefsWIT Fitness’ founders return to the brand
The original founders of specialist training brand WIT Fitness, Sam Kitching and Daniel Williams, are returning to the brand. Frasers Group acquired WIT Fitness in January 2024 out of administration. Kitching and Williams have now bought back a majority stake through Friday&, where Kitching serves as Managing Partner. Frasers will ...
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News briefsJD Sports’ Dutch retailers Perry Sport, Aktiesport, Sprinter now closing
Closing its final lot of Dutch retailers, JD Sports’ Perry Sport, Aktiesport and Sprinter stores will shutter on Tuesday. Curator Kees van de Meent confirmed to De Telegraaf the closure of the last six branches, operated under JD’s subsidiary Sports Unlimited Retail, which went bankrupt in 2023. While the British ...
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ArticleFrasers Group boosts board with key appointments
Frasers Group is keeping its foot on the pedal. Now, it has announced new names to its board.
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C-Suite InterviewSports Direct launches Outdoor concept, starting in Cardiff
Sports Direct is expanding its offerings and launching a new Outdoor concept, starting in Cardiff, the retail giant’s flagship location.
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News briefs
Sports Direct integrates On products in flagship stores
After a long time, Sports Direct will finally integrate On in their flagship stores.
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News briefsFrasers Group acquires WIT Fitness
Frasers Group, the owner of Sports Direct and House of Fraser, has purchased gym and fitness wear specialist WIT Fitness. The retail group has acquired the assets and intellectual property of the London-based sports performance brand. Frasers Group is majority-owned by British retail tycoon Mike Ashley. WIT Fitness is best ...
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News briefsFrasers may acquire former Dutch JD-owned stores
The Netherlands-based Sports Unlimited Retail, owned by JD Sports and the parent group of Perry Sport, Aktiesport and Sprinter Netherlands, was declared bankrupt in December. At the time, around 50 stores were owned by the company. According to a new report by the Dutch media company RTL Z, up ...
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Infographics & DataTop 50 sporting retailers in the world 2022
Download our annual overview of the world’s 50 largest sports retailers, including revenue and growth ranking compared with last year.
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AnalysisThe European sports retail market
Our latest review of European sports retailers shows single-figure growth. We bring you the numbers in full across 15 countries and over 70 retailers.
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ArticleFrasers scores double-digit FY23 revenue gains in all segments
U.K. retailer Frasers Group, bolstered by acquisitions and a strong performance from its core Sports Direct business, generated a 61 percent increase in annual operating profit to £531.8 million (€613.2m) for the 53 weeks ended April 30. Adjusted profit before tax rose by 41 percent to £478.1 million. FY gross ...
