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Gymshark Looks To Carve Activewear Niche With ‘We Do Gym’ Campaign

Gymshark, already a hit with Gen Z gym-goers, has launched a new campaign to distance itself from brands like Nike, Alo and Lululemon.

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Gymshark Eyes ‘Biggest Year Ever’ Despite Profit Dip

Gymshark is eyeing its "biggest year ever" in 2024, including a high-end activewear line and pop-up events in NYC and Miami.

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Gymshark Taps Google Cloud AI for Personalization, Expansion

Gymshark, a highly popular U.K.-based activewear brand, admitted its data management system has grown "outdated."

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Gymshark Optimistic as Profits Drop but Sales Stay Strong 

Gymshark sales have remained strong, with a 21% increase in revenue to $605.3 million for the year, compared to $502.1 million in 2021. 

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So Many Gains: How Gymshark Founder Became U.K.’s Youngest Billionaire by Embracing Lifting Roots

The story of Gymshark founder Ben Francis has all the elements of a fantastic budding entrepreneur-to-billionaire story.

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Gymshark Appoints David Laid as Creative Director in an Effort to Restore its Lifting Roots

David Laid says Gymshark has strayed from its original roots and that he disagreed with many of the company's social media stances.

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Layoffs Hit Gymshark, 65 Positions Eliminated at North American Office

Gymshark says the layoffs are meant to centralize the company operations and safeguard the future of the business.

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Gymshark Opening Flagship Store on London’s Revered Regent Street

The 18,000 square foot Gymshark retail location in London will have two openings and three floors and is currently under renovation.

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Gymshark IPO? Not Quite Yet, Says CEO

Aside from squashing the IPO anticipation, Gymshark is set to open its first retail location in London on Regent Street.

How Gymshark Became A $1.3bn Brand, And What We Can Learn

Sports apparel brand Gymshark has just hit a $1.3bn valuation after securing investment from General Atlantic. The company, started by […]