JD Sports appoints new North America CEO and group CMO
September 16, 2026 7:31 amJD Sports has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of John Mersho as chief executive of the JD fascia in North America, and Mike Grimes…
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JD Sports cuts full year profit outlook after Q2 sales slump
August 20, 2026 8:11 amJD Sports has lowered its full year profit outlook after posting a slump in second quarter sales in key markets. The retailer now expects pre-tax profit…
JD Sports appoints former IKEA CEO Peter Agnefjäll as chair
August 7, 2026 8:22 amJD Sports has appointed former IKEA Group chief executive Peter Agnefjäll as chair, effective from 1 September. Agnefjäll has worked with the IKEA twice in his…
JD Sports triples flagship store size at Meadowhall to 29,225 square feet
August 3, 2026 7:00 amJD Sports has relocated and tripled the size of its flagship store at Sheffield’s Meadowhall shopping centre, expanding to 29,225 square feet as part of a…
JD Sports appoints Darren Shapland as interim chair after Higginson exit
July 22, 2026 7:11 amJD Sports has appointed Darren Shapland as interim chair following the conclusion of its 2026 annual general meeting. Shapland has taken on the role with immediate…
Size? opens second store in Spain
June 12, 2026 6:30 amJD Sports-owned Size? has opened its second store in Spain as it continues its expansion across Europe. Situated in the heart of the Barcelona’s retail district, the…
JD Sports warns of muted growth as annual profit falls
May 7, 2026 8:28 amJD Sports has warned of muted growth in the near term as it reported a drop in annual profit. In the year to 31 January, pre-tax…
JD Sports chair Andy Higginson to step down
April 22, 2026 7:35 amJD Sports has announced that Andy Higginson is to step down as chair at the conclusion of its AGM in July. He took up the role…
JD Sports holds biggest ever careers event
February 25, 2026 6:45 amA record 10,000 young people are attending JD Sports’ biggest ever careers event this week as the retailer looks to help young people get into work…
