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Footasylum is owned by Aurelius Group, which bought it from JD Sports for £37.5m in 2022. The sportswear retailer has more than 60 stores nationwide including Westfield Stratford City in London, the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham and in Glasgow on Argyle Street. Footasylum stocks trainer brands such as Adidas, Nike and New Balance. The retailer predominantly sells footwear, as well as sportwear brands including The North Face, Reebok and Lacoste.

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Footasylum becomes Myprotein's debut high street stockist

THG-owned sports nutrition and activewear brand Myprotein has selected Footasylum as its debut high street stockist, Drapers can reveal.

Footasylum digital chief steps down

Footasylum chief digital officer Mike Wallwork has confirmed he will step down from his role after 10 years at the retailer.

First look: Footasylum upsizes Manchester Arndale store

Footasylum has reopened an expanded flagship at Manchester's Arndale shopping centre as part of the signing of a new 20-year lease.

The future of Footasylum under new CEO Hannah Mercer's leadership

Following the appointment of Hannah Mercer as Footasylum's new CEO earlier today (20 March), Drapers hears the industry's reaction and explores what her priorities should be at the retailer.

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Footasylum poaches CEO from Gymshark

Footasylum has appointed Gymshark executive Hannah Mercer as CEO, effective from May.

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Footasylum ramps up UK expansion as it secures fresh funding

Footasylum is ramping up its UK expansion this year after securing fresh funding as a result of an extended credit facility from £35m to £60m.