All JD Sports Fashion articles – Page 21
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NewsJohn Lewis retains crown as consumers' favourite retailer
John Lewis has been crowned the UK’s top retailer for customer satisfaction for the second year running, a survey by retail analyst group Verdict has found.
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NewsJD Sports eyes overseas growth as it plans further acquisitions
JD Sports is eyeing further overseas expansion as chief executive Barry Bown said it would continue its acquisition spree.
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NewsJD Sports full-year profits soar 27.3% driven by growth in core fascias
JD Sports full-year profit before tax and exceptional items surged 27.3% to £77m powered by growth at the retailer’s core JD fascia.
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NewsRepublic stores in jeopardy as Sports Direct seeks further rent reductions
Sports Direct is asking for further concessions from landlords of its Republic stores, putting the future of some of its shops in doubt, Retail Week has learned.
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OpinionComment: Retailers race for a slice of the sportswear market
In just four weeks since the peak Christmas trading period, it is clear that sportswear will be in the retail spotlight in 2014, with both specialists and non-specialists targeting it for growth opportunities.
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AnalysisRetailers and gyms: What do retailers need to know?
As JD Sports Fashion unveils its plan to launch a nationwide chain of gyms, Retail Week looks at the market.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Bathstore, JD Sports, Poundland and House of Fraser
Retail news round-up on January 24, 2014: Bathstore owner explores sale of business, JD Sports to open menswear fascia, City welcomes IPOs and House of Fraser ends Galeries Lafayette talks.
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NewsJD Sports to launch value menswear chain Open
JD Sports is set to open a new menswear fascia named Open, which it intends will reach “double digit” store numbers by the end of the year.
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NewsJD Sports to open national chain of gyms
JD Sports is to open a string of low cost health clubs as it eyes significant market share in the fitness sector.
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NewsJD posts increase in like-for-like sales over Christmas
JD Sports Fashion has reported a step up in like-for-like sales growth over Christmas, aided by a strong performance in its core sports arm.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Christmas retail sales, JD Sports, Uniqlo and Grafton Group
Retail news round-up on January 10, 2014: Retail sales fail to sparkle over Christmas, JD Sports reports positive Christmas sales, Uniqlo bolsters management and Grafton Group sales rise
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NewsJD Sports rolls out in-store mobile payment with PayPal
JD Sports has rolled out mobile payment across its six brands and 630 UK stores in a partnership with PayPal.
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NewsRetailers face nightmare before Christmas as forecasts slashed
Fears are mounting that this Christmas could be disappointing for retailers as the weather, deep discounting and low wage growth impact festive spending.
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NewsJD Sports posts third-quarter like-for-like sales rise
JD Sports Fashion has recorded a rise in third-quarter like-for-like sales across its fashion and sportswear fascias.
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NewsJD snaps up etailer ActivInstinct as it expands outdoor division
JD Sports Fashion has taken a majority stake in outdoor and technical sporting clothing etailer ActivInstinct.
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NewsJD Sports Fashion takes controlling stake in outdoor retailer Tiso
JD Sports Fashion has bolstered its outdoor division by taking a controlling stake in Tiso Group, which has 10 stores in Scotland.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on JD Sports, Sainsbury's, Halfords and Selfridges
Retail news round-up November 13, 2013: JD Sports takes stake in Tiso; Sainsbury’s to launch Christmas campaign; Holland & Barrett hires marketing agency; Selfridges marketing director departs; Halfords ad banned and Scottish retail sales rise.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Ted Baker - a great advert for good design
Ted Baker famously hasn’t got to where it is today, after 25 years of existence, by spending lots of money on advertising and PR.
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OpinionComment: Retailers need to think locally – and act locally too
You could be forgiven for thinking that UK retail has finally turned the corner in recent weeks. Sales at Debenhams stores that have been open for over a year rose 1.9 per cent in the 10 weeks to August 31st.
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NewsJD to take on Sports Direct in Oxford Street showdown
A fierce battle in sportswear is set to take centre stage on Oxford Street as JD Sports eyes a new flagship store to rival Sports Direct’s landmark opening on the famous shopping street.