Apparel sales drive growth for JD Sports amidst footwear weakness

UK-based sports fashion retailer JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Group) has published its financial results for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026, revealing a 74.6 percent surge in statutory profit before tax to 241 million pounds (321 million dollars). The group’s statutory performance was bolstered by a significant reduction in adjusting items, which fell to 41 million pounds from 213 million pounds in the prior period.