The Rugby World Cup 2015 is set to be a big boon for British businesses, but in a world where sport and entrepreneurship are increasingly aligned, which teams are the winners and losers when it comes to social media activity
Private equity firm Livingbridge has sold its stake in 12-year-old fitness clothing company inov-8, following a £13.5m investment back in May 2012.
B-Sporting was created in 1982 by former footballer Bruce Bannister, whose son Brett has transformed the business into online success story Sportsshoes.com.
Sports-centric digital media agency Perform commercialises content across connected devices, helping broadcasters, bookmakers and publishers alike generate revenue.
An increasing number of independent gyms, otherwise known as boutique studios, are opening across the UK and a report has warned big chains including Fitness First, Virgin Active and Sports Direct to sit up and listen.
Two years ago, a couple of friends quit full-time employment to follow their love of motorsport and launch a go karting business with a professional spin – it’s on track for a turnover of £2m this year.
Sporting goods retailer Sports Direct has taken its commitment to the industry a step further with the launch of SportsDirectFitness.com, a venture that plans to launch 200 gyms across the UK – 27 of which are open now.
Comparing innovation to a team sport effort may be trite but there is a lot of truth to it. Elspeth Beattie, client director at Fusion Learning, examines the similarities between team sports and business innovation.
Bulk Powders has released its annual sales figures, achieving a 104 per cent year-on-year growth to hit £9.6m in 2014, and predicts further gains for 2015.
For years, the internet has offered instant access to information, products and the ability to buy and purchase in an instant – unless you were interested in playing a game of golf, however. As such, Golfscape was created to change the process for golfers around the globe, allowing them to book experiences on the green in seconds.
