All JD Sports Fashion articles – Page 24
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NewsBlacks raids Cotswold for new managing director
Blacks has raided rival Cotswold Outdoor for its managing director, a new role for the JD Sports owned retailer, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsBarry Bown takes charge as Blacks losses widen
JD Sports Fashion boss Barry Bown has taken over the running of its troubled Blacks chain as losses widened at the outdoor business it is understood.
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AnalysisJD Sports: What the analysts say
The City gives its view on JD Sports’ update and whether growing losses from Blacks will affect its share price.
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NewsBlacks losses will hit £10m this year, says JD Sports
Blacks losses will hit £10m this year according to its owner JD Sports, as group like-for-likes edge up 1.5%.
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AnalysisJJB Sports: Back in the game and hungry to win
With a new store format and fresh vigour, JJB Sports could potentially perform a remarkable turnaround.
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AnalysisRetail theft: Who is targeting you?
Retail criminals can range from teenage shoplifters to sophisticated in-house fraudsters. Sarah Butler explores how retailers can protect themselves.
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NewsJD group trading director Nick Preston to leave
JD Sports Fashion group trading director Nick Preston, is to leave the company later this month to take on a role at brand management company Glint.
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AnalysisHow to survive administration
In the past few years a raft of formerly big names have been bought out of administration. Can these businesses be saved, or is it just delaying the inevitable?
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NewsDoubts raised over need for new Blacks boss as Reynolds resigns
JD Sports’ newly acquired Blacks business may not need its own chief executive analysts said, as incumbent Julia Reynolds resigned after less than a year at the helm.
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AnalysisRetailers and landlords: Lease conflict time bomb
Retailers and landlords remain in disputes over pre-packs, downscaling, and now monthly rents. Meanwhile, a lease time bomb is ticking, warns Mark Faithfull. However, it could spell good news for retailers.
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NewsSir Philip Green and the Westons slip down Sunday Times Rich List
Primark and Selfridges owners Galen and George Weston and Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green slipped down the Sunday Times Rich List rankings this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Olympic dream or nightmare?
Debenhams is the latest retailer to question whether the sporting spectacular which is set to take over London in less than 100 days will really bring the benefits that some have forecast.
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JD Sports on the hunt for more acquisitions
JD Sports Fashion is eyeing further acquisitions to fuel expansion despite its Blacks purchase hitting full-year profits.
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AnalysisThe store assistant of the future
As retail changes, the role of the store assistant is evolving too. What skills will be needed in this new environment, asks Rebecca Thomson.
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NewsJD profits hit by Blacks acquisition
JD Sports Fashion’s pre-tax profit fell by more than 14% last year as the business was hit by its acquisition of outdoor clothing retailer Blacks.
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NewsBlacks set to rebrand as turnaround takes shape
Outdoor retailer to focus on product and store refits as it targets family market.
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NewsSports Direct buys WDT
Sports Direct has snapped up the wholesale division of World Design and Trade (WDT), owners of young fashion brands Firetrap and Full Circle, while the retail arm has been placed into administration.
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NewsJD Sports and Sports Direct in tussle for Firetrap brand
Sportswear giants JD Sports and Sports Direct are squaring up for another battle as they compete to buy for-sale young fashion brand Firetrap.
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NewsJD-owned Canterbury sponsors England rugby team
JD Sports-owned rugby brand Canterbury has signed a four year kit deal with the Rugby Football Union and will supply kit to the England team.
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NewsRetailers write to Chancellor to urge business rate reform
Retailers including Boots, HMV, Kingfisher and Primark have written to the Chancellor calling on him to revise the 5.6% business rate rise to come into effect in April.