JD Sports
This coverage tracks JD Sports’ activities and performance within the UK retail sector, including store openings, acquisitions, financial results, leadership changes, and marketing initiatives. Reporting focuses on the company’s strategic decisions, market positioning, and impact on the sportswear and footwear landscape, offering insights for retail managers and executives monitoring competitive trends and growth strategies.
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Jan- 2019 -14 JanuarySport & Leisure
JD Sports ‘confident’ after strong Christmas sales growth
Sports fashion retailer JD Sports has reported a total sales growth of 15% for the 48-week period to 5 January 2019. Total like-for-like sales growth during the period also increased by 5%, which included a consistently positive like-for-like performance across Black Friday and the Christmas period. According to the group,…
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Nov- 2018 -23 NovemberAdvice
How to remain a winner this Black Friday
Considered to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year, Black Friday can be a manic period for retailers. Nevertheless, it can also be hugely profitable for many brands looking to hijack the seasonal peak to increase sales and build brand loyalty. According to a recent survey, it…
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8 NovemberClothing & Shoes
‘Unparalleled line up of talent’ brought in for JD Christmas ad
Sportswear retailer JD Sports has brought together an “unparalleled line-up of global talent” as part of its 2018 Christmas campaign. A 40s-style Christmas commercial will make its debut on Friday 9 November, during Emmerdale, and will be rolled out across Channel 4, E4, ITV, Sky Sports and BT Sports. The…
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Oct- 2018 -5 OctoberAnalysis
Innovation in retail: who’s your money on?
No business is immune from the potentially fatal consequences of relying on ‘business as usual’. The recent fates of household brands like Maplin and Toys R Us tell us that. It is true in any industry, but none more so than in retail. Is your business looking in the right…
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5 OctoberGovernment
MPs launch inquiry into top fashion retailers
Some 10 of the UK’s leading fashion retailers have been asked to submit evidence on the steps being taken to reduce social and environmental impact. The chair of the Environmental Audit Committee Mary Creagh MP has written to the chief executives of a number of retail chains. This includes Asda,…
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4 OctoberFeatures
Ten retailers defying high street blues in 2018
This year will likely go down in history as a turning point for high street retail in the UK, with a slew of firms going under, announcing job losses, store closures, or just going under completely. We have put together a list of those which, despite the blues, are making…
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Sep- 2018 -14 SeptemberHigh Street
Sports Direct struggling to find auditor as EY, KPMG and PwC refuse role
EY, KPMG and PwC have all declined to take on an audit of Sports direct as the company attempts to find a replacement for Grant Thornton. According to Sky News three out of the ‘big four’ accounting firms have declined to take up the role due to potential conflicts of…
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11 SeptemberHigh Street
JD Sports sees revenues and profits soar in ‘record result’
JD Sports has recorded a “record result” in the 26 weeks to 4 August as it posted double-digit growth in both revenues and profits. The sports and fashion retailer’s revenues increased by 35% to £1.8bn and also saw pre-tax profits jump 19% from £102.7m to £121.9m. JD Sports also reported…
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May- 2018 -1 MayHigh Street
Sports Direct pips JD Sports, acquires 20% stake in Finish Line
Sports Direct has acquired almost 8 million shares in US sports retailer Finish Line – the company set to be bought by its rival JD Sports. In a ‘Strategic US Investments’ update the company owned by billionaire Mike Ashley revealed it currently holds 7,957,800 shares in Finish Line, representing 19.3%…
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Apr- 2018 -17 AprilSport & Leisure
JD Sports reports record profit levels
JD Sports has seen a record increase in its profit before tax, which was at 26% in the 53 weeks to 3 February 2018. This amounted to £244.8m, falling short of the company’s projected target of £300m. Profit before tax was up 24% to £294.5m, whereas operating profit before exceptional…
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