JJB Sports
Final logo, used from 2009 to 2012. | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | JJ Broughton |
| Defunct | 1 October 2012 |
| Fate | Bankruptcy |
| Headquarters | Pemberton, near Wigan, Greater Manchester, England |
Key people | David Williams (CEO & CFO) Keith Jones (Chairman) |
| Products | Clothing, sportswear, sports equipment |
| Revenue | £284.2 million (2011) |
| £(103.5) million | |
| £(101.1) million | |
| Website | jjbsports |
JJB Sports plc was a British sports retailer. On 24 September 2012, shares in JJB Sports were suspended, and the firm called in administrators. On 1 October 2012, it was announced that Sports Direct had purchased part of the business, including 20 stores, the brand, and its website for £28.3 million.