News briefs - Retail
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News briefsFrasers buys Swindon Designer Outlet
Frasers Group has acquired Swindon Designer Outlet, one of the UK’s top five outlets by footfall, as part of its physical retail expansion strategy.
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News briefsFanatics to run FIFA 2026 retail
Fanatics will exclusively manage retail operations at FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums and fan festivals across North America.
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News briefsGymshark opens first US flagship in NYC
Gymshark will open its first US flagship store in Manhattan on Dec. 13, featuring bespoke design and community spaces.
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News briefsSporting goods surge on Cyber Monday
Sporting goods sales rose 6 percent on Cyber Monday, driven by 17 percent discounts and demand for activewear, athleisure and fitness gear.
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News briefsSuperdry plans 15 new UK stores
Superdry will open 15 new UK stores and expand in Europe, reinforcing its sportswear credentials with technical apparel for training and outdoor sports.
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News briefsOn opens first stores in South Korea
Swiss sportswear brand On has opened its first retail stores in South Korea at two major Seoul locations, following strong APAC growth.
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News briefsCanada Goose opens Paris flagship
Canada Goose has opened a Paris flagship with a new luxury retail concept, blending technology, craftsmanship and heritage to elevate brand positioning.
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News briefsUK’s first women’s sports store opens
The UK’s first retail space dedicated entirely to women in sport has opened, offering curated performance apparel and gear.
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News briefsIntersport France takes over Iberian ops
Intersport France strengthens its southern European presence by taking over operations in Spain and Portugal, adding 385 stores to its network.
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News briefsKeyMavens building Villa Square in Dubai
Dubai-based developer KeyMavens Group announces The Villa Square, a new community mall at Wadi Al Safa 5. The 11,500-sqm development features sustainable design and will open in Q2 2026.
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News briefsSprinter takes another step on the road to 240
Sprinter has relocated one of its stores in Galicia to Marineda City mall and expanded the area to nearly 1,000 sqm – part of a nationwide rollout targeting 240 stores.
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News briefsFrasers Group deploys AI-first Commercetools Agentic Commerce suite
Shoppers of Sports Direct and other brands of the Frasers retail ecosystem will be able to purchase products directly within AI shopping channels.
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News briefsSport 2000 appoints Maria Sarter as Head of Marketing
The sports retail chain names Sarter to drive brand strategy and trade partnerships across seven countries.
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News briefsAlo Yoga will open a large store on the Champs-Elysées
The new opening next year is part of the brand’s international expansion.
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News briefsFrasers Group acquires majority stake in U.S. luxury retailer The Webster
The owner of Sports Direct and Flannels is further strengthening its position in the global premium and luxury retail segment.
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News briefsWalmart betting on football in the US
Walmart has signed on with LaLiga to become the first Presenting Partner for the forthcoming US editions of ElClásico.
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News briefsJD opens new stores in New Zealand and Australia
The store openings have brought JD’s total number of stores to 72 in the ANZ region.
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News briefsDecathlon Germany pushes teamsport ambitions with Icon League sponsorship
The team Two Stripes United will be outfitted with Kipsta jerseys and footwear.
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News briefsCanada Goose partners with Beside Group for Middle East expansion
The Canadian brand’s full product range will be offered across retail, wholesale and e-commerce channels.
