Peter Cowgill: the force behind a fashion phenomenon

Peter Cowgill: the force behind a fashion phenomenon
Peter Cowgill became the accountant for a small sports shop in the Pennines in the early 1980s. Now, JD Sports is one of the most formidable forces on…
23 Jan 2021
Will JD Sports rescue Debenhams?

Will JD Sports rescue Debenhams?
JD Sports has emerged as a “serious contender” to rescue Debenhams, a move that would escalate its rivalry with Mike Ashley, owner of Sports Direct an…
20 Nov 2020
JD Sports is ready to run
JD Sports is ready to run
Retailer JD Sports could buck the sector trend and looks attractively valued, says Matthew Partridge.
11 Jan 2019
The cloud over retail has a silver lining

The cloud over retail has a silver lining
A sense of gloom hangs over the retail sector – but pick the right stocks at the right price and there are still potential pots of gold out there for …
10 Aug 2017
Athleisure: a tale of two retailers

Athleisure: a tale of two retailers
The athleisure craze is helping JD Sports outrun long-term rival Sports Direct – but its shares are looking pricey, says Alex Williams.
23 Sep 2016
Shares in focus: JD Sports leaves competitors standing
Shares in focus: JD Sports leaves competitors standing
Retailer JD Sports is in great shape, says Phil Oakley. Can the company keep on delivering the goods?
27 Apr 2014