JD Sports profits and sales fall amid ‘strained consumer finances’ Leisurewear firm reports 13.5% decline in profits in six months to 2 August, with sales drop worst in North America The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025
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JD Sports says consumer finances ‘strained’ as sales and profits drop The drop was partly linked to a fall in sales in the UK, where it was also impacted by a number of store closures. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
FTSE 100 Live 24 September: Defence stocks rally, On The Beach slides on profit miss JD Sports Fashion, which generates about 40% of its revenues in the US, today reported lower profits for the first half of the financial year. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
JD Sports sales slump in UK as fragile consumer confidence concerns retailers Leisurewear firm cuts prices online amid tough market, especially in footwear for women and children The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025
JD Sports ‘cautious’ over consumer finances as UK sales slide The sportswear retailer said it has made ‘strong progress’ in recent months and pointed to improvements in the US. Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025
FTSE 100 Live 27 August: US trading lifts JD Sports Fashion, energy bills to rise A North American sales beat today fired up JD Sports Fashion shares during a lacklustre session for the FTSE 100 index ahead of tonight’s Nvidia results. Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025
Stocks dip amid Trump’s Fed move and French worry The FTSE 100 index closed down 55.60 points, 0.6%, at 9,265.80. Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025
JD Sports shareholders hoping for progress amid US consumer weakness The retail firm’s performance in the US will be particularly in focus when it provides a half-year trading update on Wednesday August 27. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025
JD Sports shareholders hoping for progress amid US consumer weakness The retail firm’s performance in the US will be particularly in focus when it provides a half-year trading update on Wednesday August 27. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025
FTSE posts new closing high as falls in defence stocks are offset by retail gains In London, defence stocks fell sharply amid hopes of peace in Ukraine with Babcock International, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce all down. Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
JD Sports, M&S and Sainsbury’s to face shareholder pressure over low pay As the high street retailers gear up for their AGMs, activists are calling for more transparency on pay. Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2025
Tariff optimism lifts shares after US-China deal For the week, the FTSE 100 added 0.3%. Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025
FTSE 100 treads water after UK inflation jump The blue chip index rose 5.34 points, or 0.06%, to close at 8,786.46, with miners helping offset heavy losses for retailer JD Sports. Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
Evening Standard · May 21, 2025 JD Sports reveals weaker profits as tariffs set to lift US prices The company warned there is market ‘volatility’ in the face of the tariff regime launched by US President Donald Trump last month.
Evening Standard · May 15, 2025 Next suffers shareholder rebellion over pay transparency The retail giant saw 26.9% of shareholder votes supporting a resolution calling for more transparency on wage setting.
Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025 Where is JD Sports closing branches? Leisurewear giant confirms closure plans alongside intention to open 150 new shops
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025 Big brands v retailers: who will absorb the tariff impact in their profit margins? It may take at least six months for retailers like JD Sports to know the real-world effects of Trump’s trade warfare
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 FTSE 100 slides to new 13-month low as markets drop again The FTSE 100 finished down by 2.92%, or 231.05 points, to close at 7,679.48 – its lowest since March 2024.
Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025 JD Sports warns of ‘volatile’ trading amid new tariff rules The company makes just under 40% of its revenues in US.
Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025 Trump tariffs: Which UK sectors will be hit hardest? The PA news agency looks at which sectors will be most affected by the plans and what it means for businesses and households.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025 Major UK investors join push for retail giants to pay workers ‘real living wage’ Axa and Scottish Widows back ShareAction campaign for chains such as Next to pay at least £12.60 an hour
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Shareholder activists target high street retail giants over low wages Next, M&S and JD Sports are being urged to provide more transparency on approaches to pay amid cost of living woes for workers.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2025 What next for Mike Ashley’s patchwork retail empire? The tycoon’s Frasers Group faces a tricky next chapter after decades of relentless deal-making
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 Airlines, tech and gold: The most popular stocks and funds investors are buying ahead of the ISA deadline Chipmaker Nvidia and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey rank in the top 10 individual shares being purchased