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Gymshark founder reportedly considering buying back stake from General Atlantic

Gymshark founder and chief executive officer Ben Francis is believed to be in talks to buy back part of the stake held by private equity investor General Atlantic, according to the Financial Times, in a move that would increase his control of the activewear brand. The discussions reportedly centre on the size and valuation of the transaction,...

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Gymshark reports 13th consecutive year of sales growth in FY25

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has been on a journey of retail expansion in recent years and has reported its 13th consecutive year of sales growth for its 2025 financial year (FY25), with revenue up from 603 million pounds in FY24 to 646 million pounds / 871 million US dollars. For the year ended July 31, 2025, Gymshark reports...

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Gymshark weighs up US and EU expansion as UK flagship store does better than expected

British sportswear brand Gymshark is targeting global expansion with store openings in key retail locations, as its debut store on Regent Street in London performs better than expected. The brand is reportedly "actively looking" for potential locations across the UK, the US and Europe, but is prioritising sourcing the right locations before...