JD Sports opens on Champs-Elysées in Paris, On and Salomon about to follow suit

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Preparation work for the Olympics is in full swing in Paris, and a strong sporting vibe is spreading through the city’s main thoroughfares. Last week, Puma and Nike were the first to stage press conferences, and are setting up Parisian homes for their teams and athletes this summer. In retail too, the Olympic spirit is permeating the streets of Paris. Canadian …

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JD Sports franchise

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Established in the year 1983 by John Wardle and David Makin, JD Sports has long been established as the leading UK specialist retailer of fashionable branded, sports and casual wear. What started as a single shop in Bury, England has now expanded across the UK, and by 1996, JD has opened a total of 56 …

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South Africa’s TFG bolsters sportswear business with JD Sports franchise deal

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Upmarket fashion and homeware retailer TFG, said on Wednesday that it has signed a franchise agreement to be British sportswear giant JD Sports Fashion’s exclusive retail partner in South Africa. Demand for casual and sportswear has remained steady in South Africa, even after the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated a shift to working from home, prompting consumers …

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British-Based Sports Fashion Brand Signs First Franchise Agreement

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JD Sports has been a familiar name on our high streets here in the UK since the 1980s as a leading retailer of branded sports and casual wear. And with a global presence already across 21 territories, it may come as a surprise to some that the brand has not ventured into the world of …

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JD Sports to open 250-350 stores a year for next five years

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UK-based sports and outdoor retailer JD Sports Fashion has revealed plans to spend £500m ($606m) to £600m ($727m) a year to expand its operations over the next five years. The company published its growth strategy as part of its Capital Markets Event on 2 February. JD Sports plans to focus 50% to 60% of its planned expenditure over the …

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