Sports Direct reports revenue rise of 6.5 percent in H1

REPORT_ In the 26 weeks or first half ended October 26, 2014, revenues at Sports Direct International were up 6.5 percent to 1,432.9 million pounds (2,250 million dollars) compared with 1,345.1 million pounds (2,106.7 million dollars), same period, last year. Sports Retail revenue increased 8.3 percent, benefiting from an 11.1 percent increase in online revenues. Revenue in the brands division decreased by 3.9 percent due to a decline in wholesale sales as we update our wholesale business model.