JD Sports
Coverage of JD Sports in the Nexus archive.
- Sports store company to close 175 US locations as part of reorganization, cost-cutting strategy
The sports store company is closing 175 US locations as part of a reorganization and cost-cutting strategy. The athletic footwear chain had nearly 1,000 stores when JD Sports acquired it in 2024.
- The security guard on the frontline of London's crime epidemic who tackled mob at Swatch store AND teen yobs at JD Sports...as youths threaten more raids
A security guard is on the frontline of London's crime epidemic, tackling a mob at a Swatch store and teen yobs at JD Sports, as youths threaten more raids. The guard's actions are a response to the increasing crime rates in London. Youths are threatening to conduct more raids, putting pressure on security personnel.
- JD Sports thieves 'planning more raids' in London as they call for 'some hitters' and give tips in TikTok videos
Thieves from JD Sports are planning more raids in London and sharing tips on TikTok videos, calling for individuals to participate. The group is seeking 'some hitters' to join their activities. This development raises concerns about organized crime in the city.
- Moment hooded youths ransack JD Sports store - before female workers battle to reclaim clothes
A group of hooded youths ransacked a JD Sports store before female workers intervened to reclaim stolen clothes. The incident involved a confrontation between the youths and the store employees. The details of the incident are still emerging.
- Moment hooded youths ransack JD Sports store - before female workers battle to reclaim clothes
A group of hooded youths ransacked a JD Sports store before female workers attempted to reclaim stolen clothes. The incident involved a confrontation between the youths and the store employees. The details of the event are still emerging.
- Mike Ashley admits he was behind video that brought down JD Sports chair
Mike Ashley admitted to arranging surveillance footage that brought down Peter Cowgill, the former JD Sports chair, who was secretly filmed meeting Footasylum boss Barry Bown in 2021. The footage led to Cowgill's downfall as JD Sports was acquiring Footasylum at the time. The incident involved a breach of sensitive information sharing rules.
- JD Sports says Iran war could hit consumer spending and raise prices
JD Sports warns of a drop in profits this year due to weaker consumer spending and concerns over the Middle East conflict, expecting profits between £750m and £850m. The company runs 4,800 stores worldwide, including JD, Blacks, and Millets chains in the UK. Profits fell from £852m in the previous year.