JJB acquires Original Shoe

Sportswear retailer JJB Sports unveiled a £5m (€7m) deal with rival Sports Direct for ownership of the Original Shoe Company today.

JJB will take on 60 Original Shoe stores, which are mainly based on high streets in the north of England and Scotland. The business sells a range of branded lifestyle clothing and footwear, including the brands Henri Lloyd, adidas Originals and Timberland.