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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Butler and Richard Partington

UK is worst-performing market for JD Sports as youth unemployment hits sales

Two people walking by a JD shop on the high street
JD has also suffered from a heavy reliance on Nike, which has been struggling to spur consumer interest. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

Unemployment among young people in the UK is hitting sales growth and profits at JD Sports, the owner of the trainer and sportwear chain has said, amid warnings about the high number of under-25s not in work, education or training.

The UK was the worst-performing market for JD Group, which also owns Blacks, Go Outdoors and a number of US and European sports chains.

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