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Ofir Dagan from Movmenta: we measure the performance of the shoe, not the athlete
In today’s interview, we spoke to Ofir Dagan, Co-Founder and CEO of Movmenta, a British sports technology start-up tackling a common blind spot in running: knowing when shoes have lost their protective function, even if they still look good
JD Sports announces full-year 2026 results
The UK-based sportswear retailer reported a 2.1% year-on-year increase in organic sales in fiscal 2026, while profit before tax and adjusting items declined amid challenging market conditions
Retail Flash: end-2025 insights from key footwear markets
Explore the main retail dynamics across France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and Spain, including end-2025 insights and early-2026 signals, highlighting online outperformance in France and Spain, persistent footwear weakness in Germany, and import-cost pressure in Japan and the US
UK retailers warn of rising costs amid Middle East conflict
Amid growing concerns over the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, the British Retail Consortium has called on the UK government to ease mounting cost pressures on retailers
Shoe Zone warns of full-year loss on weak demand and rising costs
The UK-based footwear retailer has warned that it expects a full-year loss, as weak demand and higher costs related to UK budget measures and geopolitical uncertainty continue to put pressure on trading
Asos confirms sharp underlying profitability growth in the H1
The UK-based online fashion retailer reported a 51% increase in underlying profitability during the first half of the 2026 fiscal year. Declines in GMV and revenue were in line with expectations
Clarks returns to profit after a two-year downturn
The UK-based footwear company has bounced back to profitability in 2025 through strategic cost reductions, offsetting weaker consumer demand amid a more volatile retail backdrop
ABF to separate Primark from food business by 2027
Following an in-depth review of the company’s structure, the board of Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced plans to separate the fashion retailer from its food business before the end of 2027
Primark launches first UK mobile app
The fashion retailer has launched its first mobile-friendly customer app in the UK. This follows its successful launches in Ireland and Italy, and is part of its ongoing investment in digital technology
Early Easter boosts UK retail sales but clothing and footwear lag
The early Easter resulted in stronger-than-expected growth in UK retail sales in March. However, this masked the ongoing weakness of discretionary categories, particularly clothing and footwear
Dr. Martens restructures leadership to accelerate consumer-first strategy
As part of a restructuring aimed at simplifying the operating model in line with the new consumer-first strategy, the UK-based footwear company has appointed General Managers for all its major markets
Asos reports 50% rise in underlying profitability
The UK-based online retailer has reported a 50% year-on-year rise in underlying profitability in the first half, according to its latest trading update, driven by higher margins and cost discipline
UK Retail: fashion retail grows, but caution persists
Sales in the UK’s textile, clothing, and footwear (TCF) sector recovered in 2025, exceeding total retail figures despite periods of volatility. However, this recovery was driven more by increased transaction volumes than by higher consumer spending, with expenditure on footwear remaining largely unchanged and prices declining amid persistent discounts. At the same time, volatile yet growing online sales and increasingly responsive import patterns suggest that the sector is trying to adapt quickly to uncertain demand
Footasylum names Hannah Mercer as CEO
The UK-based retailer has appointed Hannah Mercer as CEO, with effect from May. She is replacing David Pujolar, who stepped down in February after serving in the role for two years
Frasers Group becomes Puma’s second-largest shareholder
The UK-based conglomerate has acquired a 5.77% stake in the sportswear group, establishing itself as the second-largest shareholder behind Anta Sports-
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