JD Sports

JD Sports Fashion plc
Formerly
  • Flintkiln Limited (1985)
  • John David Sports plc (1985–2002)
  • The John David Group plc (2002–2008)
Company typePublic
LSE: JD.
FTSE 100 component
IndustryRetail
Founded1981 (1981)
FoundersJohn Wardle
David Makin
HeadquartersBury, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Number of locations
3,320 stores (31 January 2023)
Area served
International
Key people
Andy Higginson (chairman)
Régis Schultz (CEO)
ProductsClothing
Sportswear Accessories
ServicesJD Status
Revenue £10,542.0 million (2024)
£979.9 million (2024)
£605.0 million (2024)
OwnerPentland Group (55%)
Aberforth Partners (10%)
Fidelity Management (5%)
Peter Cowgill (CEO) (1%)
Other Minor Shareholders (29%)
Number of employees
53,499 (2024)
Subsidiaries
  • Aktiesport
  • Blacks
  • Bodytone
  • Chausport
  • City Gear
  • Down Town Locker Room
  • Exercise4Less
  • Finish Line, Inc.
  • Fishing Republic
  • Footpatrol
  • GO Outdoors
  • Hibbett
  • JD Gyms
  • JD Sports
  • Mainline
  • Millets
  • Nice Kicks
  • Perry Sport
  • Shoe Palace
  • Size?
  • Sport Zone
  • Sprinter
  • Tiso
  • The Hip Store
  • Ultimate Outdoors
Websitejdplc.com

JD Sports Fashion plc, commonly known as JD Sports, JD or JD Group is a British multinational sports-fashion retail company based in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. The Pentland Group owns 55% of the company.