All JD Sports Fashion articles – Page 28
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NewsSector fears cause general retailers to be downgraded
Broker Singer has downgraded forecasts for 17 general retailers by up to 10% because of fears about sector prospects.
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NewsTrinity Walk gains fashion retailers
Fashion retailers Republic, JD Sports and Bank and mens’ gift and gadget specialist Menkind, have all signed 10-year leases at Wakefield’s Trinity Walk shopping centre, due to open next spring.
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AnalysisA new lease of life?
Britain’s leasing system has moved in tenants’ favour during the downturn. With stability returning, Mark Faithfull asks if the terms of retail property deals have now changed forever
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OpinionBattle of the brands
Last year’s soap opera in the sportswear market seems to have calmed down to a gentle afternoon drama, but the battle for share and survival in the sector seems far from over.
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NewsJD Sports will put Foot Patrol back on its feet again
JD Sports is to extend its footwear offer with the relaunch of hardcore trainer lovers’ shop Foot Patrol in London and online.
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NewsRetailers predict return to form after England’s World Cup KO
Tournament disappointment turns to optimism as retailers expect footfall and trade to bounce back
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NewsSports retailers to rally in run-up to Olympics
Sports retailers are set to receive a much-needed boost after years of facing a shrinking market, with sales for the sector expected to soar 21% in the next five years.
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NewsUncertainty hits food and general retailers
The week in retail was dominated by the surprise announcement of Sir Terry Leahy’s plans to retire as chief executive of Tesco next March. Tesco shares fell more than 2% on Tuesday as the City digested the news, but analysts were happy with the appointment of Tesco veteran Phil Clarke ...
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NewsJD Sports pushes overseas growth with Paris store
JD Sports Fashion is making a further international push by opening stores in Paris under its JD fascia.
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NewsJD Sports adds to brand stable with Sonneti acquisition
JD Sports Fashion has bought preppy menswear brand Sonneti from the WDT stable of brands.
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NewsSports Direct wins High Court battle over shares
Sports Direct has won a High Court claim over disputed shares in its rivals.
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GalleryJD Sports’ king of stores in Cardiff
Sports fashion retailer JD Sports has opened a store in Cardiff with a glossy take on a traditionally lacklustre sub-sector.
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NewsJD Sports Fashion appoints non-executive director
JD Sports Fashion has appointed Andrew Leslie as non-executive director.
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OpinionYoung guns
Young fashion is continuing to shine as one of the best growth areas in retail, with sales still growing for many players and the float of SuperGroup, and now potential sale of Republic, two great retail success stories highlighting investment appetite for such businesses.
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NewsMomentum with JD Sports as profits surge
JD Sports Fashion has posted a 26% rise in full-year profit before tax and exceptionals of 26% to £67.4m and expects its momentum to continue.
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NewsJD Sports profit rockets 61%
JD Sports Fashion pre-tax profit surged 61% to £61.4m in the year to January 30.
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NewsPortable scanners improve JD Sports customer service
JD Sports Fashion is expanding the use of hand-held scanning devices in stores to improve customer service and speed up in-store processes.
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NewsSports Direct buys Blacks stake to block rescue plan
UPDATED: Sports Direct succeeded yesterday in acquiring the rights to a disputed 29% stake in Blacks Leisure to vote against its rescue plans.
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NewsEBay sales grow 17% in the UK
EBay sales in the UK grew 17% on last year in the three months to December 31.