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Gymshark’s new physical store: 3 trends retailers can learn to help revive the high street

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Why open a physical store? Founded in 2012 as an online-only direct to consumer (DTC) brand Gymshark has enjoyed significant success over the past ten years and has grown to sales of over £450m.  Given the success the brand has had to date, many would question why Gymshark needs physical stores. While among Gymshark’s core […]

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