Up & Running
How This Sports Retailer Increased Revenue by 90%
Sector
Retail and SportswearOur Role
Platform
Shopify 2.0Partners
Website
upandrunning.co.ukOverview
Up & Running is the UK’s largest independent running-specialist retailer with 30 stores nationwide.
Migrating to Shopify 2.0 modernised the storefront and simplified the tech stack. This platform update helped deliver a 90% increase in year-on-year revenue.
The UK’s Largest Independent Running Specialist
Up & Running operates as the UK’s largest independent running-specialist retailer with 30 stores nationwide and a thriving online presence. The brand provides leading running shoes, apparel, and accessories from top names like ASICS, Brooks, and Garmin.
Community focus remains a core part of the business through free gait analysis, weekly runs, and award-winning customer service. This approach helps the brand maintain its reputation as a trusted expert for runners of all levels across the country.
UK Market Results
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