JJB in cash talks with strategic partners

Struggling sportswear retailer JJB Sports is having to slow down its refurbishment programme as poor sales mean the group will need an injection of cash from its backers earlier than planned.

Struggling sportswear retailer JJB Sports is having to slow down its refurbishment programme as poor sales mean the group will need an injection of cash from its backers earlier than planned.

The group said it is in discussions with its strategic partners to accelerate the timing of additional funding required to implement its turnaround plan.

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