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Sneaker retailer Kick Game reportedly eyeing 150 million pound sale

London-based Kick Game has reportedly called in advisers to explore strategic options which could include a sale. The sneaker retailer has drafted in professional services firm PwC to explore a potential 150 million pound sale, Sky News reports. The process is expected to last several months. FashionUnited has reached out to Kick Game for...

16 Aug 2022

Retail

Sneaker retailer Kick Game opens store at Liverpool One

Luxury sneaker retailer Kick Game has opened a new store on South John Street at Liverpool One. The 3,500 square foot store is designed with a “high luxury feel” and carries sought-after sneakers from brands including Adidas, Supreme, and Nike. “We are so excited to have opened the doors to our debut Liverpool store and introduce our exclusive...

2 Aug 2022

Retail

Kick Game to open at Liverpool One, Kenji to upsize

Luxury footwear brand Kick Game is to open a new store at Liverpool One in July, while Japanese-inspired homeware and stationery retailer Kenji is to upsize its store by 40 percent. Kick Game has signed up for a 3,500 square foot unit on South John Street and will house its exclusive sneaker and streetwear collections from renowned sportswear...

30 May 2022

Business

Over 1 billion dollars - that’s how much sneaker companies raised in 2021

The figures speak for themselves - the sneaker business is still booming. More than 1.5 billion US-dollars were raised by sneaker companies this year. The green sneaker label Allbirds is just the latest example. So who are the other companies that have benefited from fresh funding? 4 million The sneaker investment app Rares is based on an idea...

3 Dec 2021

Retail

Kick Game to open store in Manchester’s Arndale

British sneaker and streetwear retailer Kick Game is set to open its first store in Manchester next month as it continues its expansion following a capital injection earlier this year. The retailer will be using the store to launch its largest collection outside of its London flagship. The Manchester space will carry a selection of rare and...

26 Nov 2021

BusinessFeatured

UK-based luxury sneaker retailer Kick Game secures fresh funding

London-based luxury sneaker retailer Kick Game has secured 3.5 million pounds of fresh funding from growth capital firm VGC Partners as it eyes revenue of 50 million pounds in 2022. The company said it will use the funding to accelerate the expansion of both its online operations and physical store estate, with additional stores planned for the...

13 Sept 2021

Retail

Kick Game opens first store outside London

Kick Game, the UK sneaker and streetwear specialist has opened its first store outside of London, in the Birmingham Bullring and Grand Central. The store offers the “rarest and most exclusive sneakers” from the likes of Air Jordan, Yeezy, Off-White, Nike, and Adidas. In addition, the store will also have in-store activations and experiential...

17 May 2021