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Britain’s JD Sports annual profit doubles on robust demand
2022.06.22 09:31
FILE PHOTO: JD Sports logo is seen on the exterior of a store in London, Britain, November 17, 2021. REUTERS/May James
(Reuters) – Britain’s largest sportswear retailer JD (NASDAQ:JD) Sports Fashion on Wednesday reported a higher annual profit as stores witness a continued demand for sportswear.
The sportswear retailer’s profit before tax rose to 654.7 million pounds ($800.2 million) for the year ended Jan 29, from 324 million pounds, a year ago.
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