Footasylum
This coverage explores Footasylum’s presence and strategy in the UK retail market. Reporting includes store network changes, product range updates, marketing campaigns, partnerships, and leadership moves — all analysed for relevance to brand growth, market positioning, and youth-focused retail operations. The content is tailored for retail managers, brand executives, and professionals working in sportswear and streetwear retail.
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Jul- 2022 -21 JulyClothing & Shoes
JD Sports and Aurelius Group enter talks on Footasylum sale
JD Sports has reportedly entered discussions to sell Footasylum to Aurelius Group, a private equity firm, following a “costly” clash with the CMA, Sky News has reported. Sky News said it has learnt that the group is now attempting to negotiate a sale of the brand “despite growing difficulties in…
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Feb- 2022 -18 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
JD Sports delays annual release but lifts outlook
JD Sports has announced the release of its annual results for FY22 are set to be delayed, however it added it expects the results to come in “slightly ahead of expectations”. JD revealed it has agreed with its auditors, KPMG, to delay the announcement to ensure that KPMG have “sufficient…
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14 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
CMA fines JD Sports £4.3m for breaching rules
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued JD Sports a penalty of £4.3m for failure to comply in certain respects with an Interim Order issued by the CMA on 19 May 2021 as part of the CMA’s review of the Footasylum acquisition. The CMA reported reason to suspect a…
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Dec- 2021 -13 DecemberSport & Leisure
JD Sports set to concede to watchdog in Footasylum battle
The trainer and sportswear retailer JD Sports looks set to concede defeat in its battle with the takeover watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over its attempt to buy Footasylum. According to reports first revealed by the Sunday Times, the deadline for the retailer to appeal the CMA’s decision…
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Nov- 2021 -4 NovemberClothing & Shoes
JD expresses frustration over CMA’s ruling to sell Footasylum
JD Sports Fashion Plc has expressed its frustration after the announcement earlier today from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that it must sell Footasylum Limited. It claimed this is “the first time ever” that the CMA (including its predecessors) has decided to block or remedy a deal between competitors…
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Sep- 2021 -9 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
JD Sports eyes Missguided takeover
JD Sports Fashion is reportedly considering an investment into Missguided which could lead to an “outright takeover” of the online fashion business, according to Sky News. It is thought to be one business amongst a “number of parties” that are in talks to take over the brand. The group’s proposal…
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2 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
CMA blocks JD Sports’ Footasylum merger deal
JD Sports could be required to sell Footasylum after its merger was recently blocked by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the grounds that it could lead to a “worse deal” for shoppers. The CMA’s latest decision to block the merger, comes after its first attempt in May 2020,…
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Nov- 2020 -16 NovemberDepartment Stores
JD Sports enters race for Debenhams
JD Sports has reportedly entered the race to acquire embattled department store Debenhams, and has been granted access to Debenhams’ finances in a secure data room. According to The Telegraph, JD Sports has emerged as a potential contender after being given access to Debenhams’ finances within the last fortnight. One…
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16 NovemberSport & Leisure
Tribunal reverses CMA’s block of JD Sports’ Footasylum takeover
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has overturned the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) decision to block JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum. In its ruling, the CAT said the CMA “acted irrationally” in its decision-making and failed to provide the essential evidence needed to block the takeover. Following this result, JD…
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May- 2020 -11 MayHigh Street
Mike Ashley and Peter Cowgill in race to acquire Office
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley and JD Sports owner Peter Cowgill have both been revealed as bidders for footwear retailer Office. According to Sky News, it comes as the chain seeks funding to support it through the current coronavirus pandemic. Two other unnamed parties who have also expressed an interest…
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