JD Sports makes progress in Allsports overhaul

The owner of UK sports goods firm JD Sports was today rewarded for its decision to focus more on sportswear after it reported higher profits and sales than a year ago.

John David Group said like-for-like sales at its 290 sports outlets were up 2.1% since the financial year ended on January 28, marking an acceleration on the 0.3% rise over the previous 12 months.