Did DW Sports close?
DW Sports is a sports retailer and gym group. The firm, founded by Wigan Athletic owner David Whelan, has 73 gyms and 75 shops around the UK but announced plans to shut 25 of its outlets last month. Its retail business will now wind down for good, with its website ceasing trading immediately.
What is happening to DW gyms?
3 August: DW Sports fell into administration, closing its retail website immediately and risking the closure of its 150 gyms and shops. 20 July: The high street stalwart cuts management jobs in stores as well as head office roles related to property and store operations.
Who took over DW Fitness?
Frasers Group
Sports Direct parent company Frasers Group has bought the gyms business of DW Sports out of administration for £37 million and will rebrand them as Everlast Fitness Clubs.
Who owns Sport Direct?
Frasers GroupSports Direct International / Parent organization
What happened DW gym?
Who owns Fitness First gyms?
Fitness First
Type | Private |
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Area served | 17 countries |
Key people | Oren Peleg, CEO |
Services | Health and wellness services |
Owner | The Gym Group and GLL (UK) Evolution Wellness (Asia) Fitness and Lifestyle Group, a division of Quadrant Private Equity (Australia) Landmark Group (Middle east) |
What happened to Xercise4Less?
JD Gyms has acquired the gym estate of Xercise4Less, following the budget chain calling in administrators. Xercise4Less ran into financial trouble earlier this year after being hit badly by the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Where is Sports Direct based?
The company is best known for trading predominantly under the Sports Direct brand which operates both physical outlets and online….Frasers Group.
Trade name | Frasers Group |
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Industry | Retail, textile, sports equipment, footwear, cosmetics, electronics |
Founded | 1982 |
Founder | Mike Ashley |
Headquarters | Shirebrook, England |
Who owns Goodlife?
Patchell Holdings Inc.GoodLife Fitness / Parent organization
Is JD Gyms taking over Xercise4Less?
Is JD gym owned by JD Sports?
In 2014, JD Sports Fashion PLC carved its footprint in the fitness industry with the creation of JD Gyms.