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Gymshark

Ben Francis founded Gymshark in his garage in 2012 at the age of 19. Since then, the brand has taken the sportswear market by storm with its range of leggings, sweatshirts and hoodies for men and women. In 2022 Gymshark opened its first physical retail location at 165 Regent Street, complete with an in-house gym studio, fitness workshops, and a multi-purpose space for events and screenings.  

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Gymshark flexes with first-ever gym

Gymshark is opening its first gym later this summer, marking the brand's debut into physical fitness spaces.

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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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Sales continue to grow at Gymshark while profit dips

Gymshark has hailed its 13th consecutive year of sales growth for the 2025 financial year, as sales rose 6.4% year on year to reach £646m.

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Gymshark names new CCO

Gymshark has promoted chief digital officer Carly Natalizia to the role of chief commercial officer, tasking her with overseeing the brand’s shift towards a fully omnichannel business.

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First look: Gymshark unveils New York flagship

Gymshark is gearing up for the opening of its first flagship store in the US, which opens its doors this Saturday (13 December).

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Gymshark unveils Dick's Sporting Goods as first US wholesale partner

Gymshark has named Dick's Sporting Goods as its first US wholesale partner as the Solihull-based sportswear brand expands its reach across North America.

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