JD Sports
JD joins forces with MattB Customs for exclusive designs
The British youth fashion retailer has partnered with MattB Customs to deliver distinct designs, starting with a duffle bag crafted from deconstructed trainers, merging artistry and sustainability
JD Sports completes acquisition of Courir
The UK-based sportswear retailer has completed the acquisition of France's Groupe Courir, thus strengthening its position in the European market. The deal was first announced in May 2023
JD Sports posts first half sales growth
The UK-based sports retailer has reported an organic sales growth of 6.4% in the first half of fiscal 2025, as compared to the same period of last year. Full year outlook remains unchanged
JD Sports on track to deliver full year EBIT guidance
The UK-based sports retailer has reported a strong second quarter performance, particularly in North America and Europe, and has reaffirmed its full year EBIT guidance as a result
JD Sports announces full year results
The UK-based sportswear retailer has announced its unaudited results for the year 2024, highlighting a strong revenue performance despite a challenging macro environment
Footwear retail in 2024: signs of recovery or a bumpy ride ahead?
High inflation squeezed margins in footwear retail throughout 2023. To glimpse the industry's 2024 outlook, we analysed results from key players like manufacturers Yue Yuen and Stella Holdings and retailers Foot Locker, JD Sports, Shoe Carnival, and Genesco
JD Sports announces acquisition of Hibbett
The British sports retailer has proposed to buy the US sportswear retailer Hibbett for around 1.08 billion USD. The move will allow JD Sports to expand its business in the North American country
Short term outlook for JD Sports remains challenging
The UK-based sports retailer has reported a 3.6% year-on-year sales growth in its fiscal 2024, but expects the trading environment to remain challenging in the first half of the current year
Trading update from JD Sports
The UK-based sports retailer has issued a trading update for the 22 weeks to the end of December that is “slightly behind” prior expectations due to weaker consumer demand
JD Sports on track to meet full year profit outlook
The UK-based retailer reported in its interim results a strong first half performance, with a 12% year-over-over growth in organic sales, saying it's on track to achieve its full year profit outlook
JD Sports expands to the Middle East with new franchising deal
The UK-based sportswear retailer has signed a 10-year franchise agreement with the Dubai-based brand management company GMG that will allow it to expand into the Middle East
JD Sports to take full control of the Iberian Business
The UK-based retailer intends to buy the remaining 49.98% shares in the Iberian Sports Retail Group (ISRG) for 500.1 million euros, thereby acquiring 100% ownership
JD Sports reiterates full year outlook
After reporting a positive trading update for May, the UK-based retailer said that it maintains its outlook of 1.04 billion British pounds in profit before tax and adjusted items
JD Sports appoints Dominic Platt CFO
British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion has appointed Dominic Platt as its Chief Financial Officer, replacing Neil Greenhalgh who is stepping down in the summer after four years in the role
JD Sports delivers solid performance
According to the group's latest update on fiscal 2023, the UK-based retailer saw its revenue and profit before tax and adjusting items grow year-over-year despite supply chain challenges-
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