JD Sports Reports Record Sales Despite Market Challenges
The retailer's multi-brand strategy and strong global presence help it overcome disruptions and weather-related setbacks.
- JD Sports achieved record revenues of £5 billion ($6.6 billion) in the first half of 2024, a 5.2% increase from the previous year.
- The company's profit before tax rose by 2% to £405 million, with a full-year profit forecast between £955 million and £1.035 billion.
- Acquisition of U.S. sportswear retailer Hibbett expanded JD Sports' global footprint to 4,506 stores, enhancing its position in North America.
- Despite poor UK sales due to bad weather and supply chain disruptions, strong performance in Europe and the U.S. offset these challenges.
- JD Sports' multi-brand approach, featuring brands like Nike, Adidas, and HOKA, has been key to its resilience in a volatile market.