Asos has posted a 23% jump in total group revenue for the four months to 26 December and expects full-year profits to come in at the top end of current market expectations, with an anticipated GBP40m boost during the first half as renewed Covid restrictions drive consumers to shop online. Analysts note the online retailer s fast reaction to lockdown categories such as loungewear, which have brought reduced returns rates as they are less fit-dependent.
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Sunday, 10 January 2021
Taekwondo, boxing and karate athletes hoping to compete at Tokyo 2020 are taking part in a three-month, bubbled training camp in the Philippines to better their chances of competing at 2020 Olympics.
Athletes are staying in a bio-secure environment at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba.
Kirstie Alora, who competed at Rio 2016, was invited along with fellow taekwondo players Kurt Barbosa, Arven Alcantara, Butch Morrison and Pauline Lopez.
All five want to compete at Tokyo 2020, although the nation will be limited to a maximum of four fighters.
Philippine Taekwondo Association secretary general Rocky Samson added that three sparring partners will be in attendance as well as coaches Caloy Padilla, Luis de Mesa and Al Christian de la Cruz.
M&S has reported a 2.6% increase in like-for-like food sales in the 13-weeks to 26 December. The retailer called the performance strong, given the reduced food-to-go sales and lower footfall in town and city centres. In addition, M&S said that its partnership with Ocado had produced "very strong" results and consumers had responded to its "innovative seasonal product" during the festive period. Steve Rowe, chief executive, said: "Given the on-off restrictions and distortions in demand