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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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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Mar- 2018 -26 MarchClothing & Shoes
JD Sports Fashion to acquire US brand Finish Line
Fashion retailer JD Sports Fashion is set to acquire US retailer The Finish Line for $558m (£396m). Finish Line is one of the largest retailers of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories in the US and trades from 556 branded stores across 44 US states. It is also the exclusive retailer…
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Feb- 2018 -1 FebruarySport & Leisure
JD Sports completes Sport Zone acquisition
JD Sports has announced that it has received unconditional clearance from the European Commission to acquire similar Spanish retailer Sport Zone. Sport Zone is one of the largest sports retailers in the Iberia area and consists of 94 stores in Portugal and 46 in Spain, including 20 in the Canary…
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Jan- 2018 -16 JanuarySport & Leisure
JD Sports raises profit forecast after strong Christmas
Sportswear and outdoor retailer, JD Sports, has raised its annual profit forecast after continuing a strong performance through the second half of 2017 with an “encouraging” Christmas period. Group profit before tax for the year to February 3 is expected to reach £300m, ahead of analyst expectations of £270m –…
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