JD Sports on track as profits rise

JD Sports Fashion delivered another set of market-beating results today after the retail chain increased half-year profits by 36% to £19.3m (€22.9m).

The improvement, which continues JD’s record of out-performance in the retail sector, was driven by the company’s sports stores, which saw operating profits increase by £4m (€4.7m) to £21.6m (€25.6m) following the World Cup.