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JD Sports to Buy Smaller Rival Footasylum

The sports retailer, which raised its stake in Footasylum to over 18 percent last month, has agreed to buy the smaller rival in a deal valued at up to £90.1 million.

News & Analysis

JD Sports to Buy Smaller Rival Footasylum

The sports retailer, which raised its stake in Footasylum to over 18 percent last month, has agreed to buy the smaller rival in a deal valued at up to £90.1 million.


Financial Markets

Footasylum Shares up 59 Percent After JD Sports Takes Stake

Shares rose 58.6 percent after British retailer JD Sports said it had acquired an 8.3 percent stake.

Financial Markets

Footasylum Shares up 59 Percent After JD Sports Takes Stake

Shares rose 58.6 percent after British retailer JD Sports said it had acquired an 8.3 percent stake.


Financial Markets

JD Sports Sprints Ahead on Demand for Trainers, Track Pants

The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter.

Financial Markets

JD Sports Sprints Ahead on Demand for Trainers, Track Pants

The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter.


Retail

JD Sports Enters South Korean Market with Hot-T Investment

The British sportswear giant amps up plans to take on South Korean market with 15 percent stake in Hot-T, as part of wider global expansion plans.

Retail

JD Sports Enters South Korean Market with Hot-T Investment

The British sportswear giant amps up plans to take on South Korean market with 15 percent stake in Hot-T, as part of wider global expansion plans.


Retail

JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success

Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.

Retail

JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success

Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.


News & Analysis

The Human Cost of Next Day Delivery

Today’s consumers are demanding faster fulfilment, but next-day and same-day delivery can cost companies dearly and some workers are paying the price.

News & Analysis

The Human Cost of Next Day Delivery

Today’s consumers are demanding faster fulfilment, but next-day and same-day delivery can cost companies dearly and some workers are paying the price.


News & Analysis

A 21st Century Retail Workhouse Should Worry Investors

A Channel 4 news report that aired late Wednesday alleged workers were exploited in a warehouse that supplies all of JD’s stores and fullfills online orders.

News & Analysis

A 21st Century Retail Workhouse Should Worry Investors

A Channel 4 news report that aired late Wednesday alleged workers were exploited in a warehouse that supplies all of JD’s stores and fullfills online orders.


News & Analysis

JD Sports Acquires Go Outdoors for £112.3 Million

The acquisition will complement JD Sports' existing interest in the outdoor market through its Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors and Tiso businesses.

News & Analysis

JD Sports Acquires Go Outdoors for £112.3 Million

The acquisition will complement JD Sports' existing interest in the outdoor market through its Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors and Tiso businesses.


News & Analysis

Athleisure’s Winners and Losers

Innovative retail and marketing concepts, as well as designer and celebrity collaborations have helped drive success in the athleisure sector.

News & Analysis

Athleisure’s Winners and Losers

Innovative retail and marketing concepts, as well as designer and celebrity collaborations have helped drive success in the athleisure sector.


Financial Markets

JD Sports Leaves Mike Ashley Trailing With ‘Astonishing’ Growth

JD Sports Fashion Plc reported first-half earnings growth that showed why it has surged past Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct International Plc among UK athletic-gear retailers.

Financial Markets

JD Sports Leaves Mike Ashley Trailing With ‘Astonishing’ Growth

JD Sports Fashion Plc reported first-half earnings growth that showed why it has surged past Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct International Plc among UK athletic-gear retailers.