Latest News
[06 May 2009]
The Office of Fair Trading is considering an offer by Sports Direct to sell stores in five local areas following its acquisition of 31 outlets from JJB Sports.
[22 Apr 2009]
As announced in February, the areas longest established sports shop is to close.
[10 Mar 2009]
Case summary – House of Lords decision: Written by Fox Williams
[06 Jan 2009]
The Association of Professional Sales Agents - Sports and Leisure Industries (APSA) was saddened to hear about the sudden and tragic death of Gordon Marsland on Sunday 4th January 2009
[20 Oct 2008]
latest news from JJB Sports
[15 Oct 2008]
A series of takeovers and sell-offs will sweep the sports and leisurewear market as a result of the economic downturn, according to a new report from industry analyst Plimsoll Publishing.
[08 Oct 2008]
KooGa Rugby has expanded its business operations into cricket following a licensing deal with established cricket brand, Dukes
[28 Aug 2008]
The STAG Buying Group has continued its upward trend in the UK market with members' sales closing in on £200million at retail. In addition, new supplier signings such as Cat Footwear, Coleman, Magnum and Gola Sport increased the group’s march on new business, further cementing its leadership position in the buying sector.
[23 Aug 2008]
With the economy tightening, retailers are really starting to feel the heat. Barry Knight of Smith & Williamson explains why UK retailers are suffering and highlights golden rules for keeping a retail business on track
[13 Aug 2008]
The Association of Professional Sports Agents (APSA) has today launched a brand new website to act as an information portal for indoor play operators. The new site, still hosted at www.apsa.org.uk provides the 100+ APSA members with a site that enhances their membership and the administrational support provided to members.
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