Sportswear brand sold to M&S

Ex-Olympic athlete Brendan Foster has sold his View From sportswear brand to Marks & Spencer in the UK.

The deal will see M&S sell the brand exclusively in its stores from September 2.

Product ranges include gymwear, outdoor clothing, golfing clothes and skiwear.

M&S says the brand will be endorsed and worn by Olympic rowing gold medallist Matthew Pinsent, sailor Ellen MacArthur, England Rugby Union full back Jason Robinson, ballerina Darcey Bussell, cricketer Darren Gough, ski racer Chemmy Alcott and golfer Stephen Gallacher.