Frasers forecasts full-year profit leap
Frasers Group has reported surging half-year profits and forecast a jump in annual earnings despite revealing a hit from supply chain costs and pandemic...
Competition watchdog rules JD Sports must sell Footasylum
JD Sports must sell Footasylum after a watchdog found serious concerns that competition would be reduced following an in-depth investigation.
The Competition and Markets Authority...
JD Sports gears up to open new store in Cheltenham
Canada Life Asset Management, jointly represented by ARC Retail and Colliers International, has signed JD Sports Fashion plc to prominent premises in Cheltenham’s Regent...
Craghoppers to launch Northern Ireland debut at Victoria square
Victoria Square has announced the signing of Craghoppers, the global outdoor and adventure travel specialist, for its debut stand-alone brand store in Northern Ireland.
Craghoppers...
JD Sports delivers bumper profits after post-lockdown demand surge
JD Sports revealed a surge in profits as pent-up demand from shoppers returning to stores and strong online sales helped drive the retailer to...
Watchdog says findings back decision to block JD Sports’ Footasylum takeover
The UK competition regulator has said it still has concerns that JD Sports’ proposed takeover of rival Footasylum could “lead to a worse deal...
Mike Ashley ‘set to step down’ as boss of Sports Direct’s parent company
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is set to step down from leading his retail empire and hand the reins to his prospective son-in-law, according...
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group set for ‘upbeat’ update after reopening stores
Sports Direct owner Frasers Group is expected to unveil an “upbeat” trading update amid hopes its sales will have rebounded strongly after the reopening...
JD Sports ups profit outlook but remains cautious amid rise in Covid cases
Retailer JD Sports has increased its profit outlook after solid trading since shops reopened, but warned over the impact of the current resurgence in...
JD Sports to buy majority stake in Spain’s Deporvillage in £120 million deal
JD Sports is set to buy a majority stake in Spanish retailer Deporvillage in a deal worth about £120 million (140.4 million euros).
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