Sportswear Giant Thrives Despite Volatile Conditions
- JD Sports reports record sales and profit growth
- Sales rise 5.2% to £5bn
- Pre-tax profit hits £405m
- Organic sales up 6.4%
- Like-for-like sales increase by 0.7%
- Hibbett acquisition expands North American footprint
- US market expansion plans with 700 new stores in four years
- JD Sports opens largest store in Stratford, London
JD Sports has managed to outperform a challenging and volatile market, posting record sales of £5bn and solid profit growth of £405m for the first half ending 3 August. CEO Régis Schultz attributes this success to the company’s global, multi-brand strategy and operational excellence. Organic sales increased by 6.4%, with like-for-like sales up 0.7%. The acquisition of US brand Hibbett in April has expanded JD Sports’ North American presence to 40% of its revenue. Schultz plans to open around 200 new stores by year-end, including the largest store in Stratford, London. With ambitious expansion plans for the US market, JD Sports aims to open 700 new stores over the next four years.
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