Clothing brand Gymshark becomes UK's newest £1bn start-up
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Company founded by Ben Francis as a student nine years ago wins £200m investment
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The Rise of Gymshark - How it turned into an over…
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The Rise of Gymshark - How it turned into an over…
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Gymshark CEO on being fit for the future
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Gymshark's First Store Is Its Biggest Brand Experiment Yet
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From Bodybuilder To Billionaire: How Gymshark Founder Ben Francis
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Gymshark tycoon Ben Francis set to open more stores as he's
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Gymshark: Analysis of Future Perspectives
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Gymshark secures investment from General Atlantic valuing company
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Gymshark is the £1billion gym-bunny favourite, but what's the
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How Ben Francis built $1 billion fitnesswear brand Gymshark in his 20s