Tag: JD Sports franchising

  •  JD Sports unveils its biggest-ever store in Westfield Stratford City

    JD Sports has unveiled its biggest store to date as it reopens its flagship in London’s Westfield Stratford City. The sports retailer has given its unit in the shopping centre a “digital uplift” and extended its retail floor by 4,000sq ft, taking its total space to 27,915 sq ft. JD Sports says the store, which now sits…

  • JD Sports to buy US rival Hibbett in $1.08 billion sportswear retail deal

    By Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) -JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc for about $1.08 billion, the companies said on Tuesday, as Britain’s biggest sportswear retailer looks to expand across the southeastern U.S. The deal comes as shares in athletic clothing retailers come under pressure globally after weak outlooks from…

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

    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…

  • JD Sports Franchise: Territory Deals, Investment and Operator Requirements

    JD Sports has a documented international franchise strategy built around substantial regional operators. Its agreements with GMG and Grupo Axo show the proposition clearly: multi-store development, local operating capability and, in Mexico, an integrated e-commerce business. Investors need to present a retail platform capable of delivering that scale.

  • British-Based Sports Fashion Brand Signs First Franchise Agreement

    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…

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

    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…