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JD Sports made its move into the US sportswear market officially in 2018 after it formally completed its acquisition of US-based Finish Line. JD Sports has flagship stores in Times Square New York City and State Street Chicago.
In 2018, JD Sports acquired Finish Line. This means that Finish Line is now a subsidiary of JD Sports, and both companies operate under the same parent company, JD Sports Fashion Plc. So, while they maintain separate branding and operations, JD Sports and Finish Line are ultimately owned by the same parent company. This allows them to share resources, collaborate on marketing and product development, and leverage each other's strengths in different markets.
JD Sports was named after the founders of the brand, John Wardle and David Makin - the name JD is merely a combination of their first names. JD Sports was established in 1981 in Manchester where they traded from a single shop.
JD Sports is a sports fashion, multichannel retailer of branded sports and casual wear, combining globally recognized brands such as Nike, adidas, Jordan, New Balance and more, with strong private labels such as Supply & Demand to provide an elevated consumer experience.
Yes! Use any JD Sports or Finish Line Gift Card across both sites and stores.
JD Sports' popularity can be attributed to its appeal to young adult shoppers who remain less impacted by increasing expenses and are drawn to the brand for exclusive access to Nike and adidas products.
The first store, founded in 1981 by John Wardle and David Makin, was originally named "Mossley Sports." It later transformed into JD Sports.
Items purchased in a Finish Line store can be returned at any Finish Line store or any JD Sports store in the U.S. or U.S. Territories. Additional terms may apply (as communicated in Return Policies posted in-store or provided via receipts for in-store purchases).
JD Sports made its move into the U.S. sportswear market officially in 2018 after it formally completed its acquisition of US-based Finish Line.
Items purchased in a JD Sports store can be returned at any JD Sports store or any Finish Line store in the U.S. or U.S. Territories. Additional terms may apply (as communicated in Return Policies posted in-store or provided via receipts for in-store purchases).
Finish Line is still called Finish Line, but it is now part of the JD Sports brand family. JD Sports is the premiere leader in the world of sports fashion, unlocking access to global inspiration and emerging trends.
JD Sports gift cards are redeemable at all JD Sports locations in the U.S. and online at jdsports.com. To redeem in-store, you must present the original gift card with the card number and pin number and present it at the time of purchase.
Even though Finish Line was acquired by JD Sports in 2018, the sneaker and apparel store is still called Finish Line. Finish Line stores remain open across the United States.
Testament to the strength of the JD brand, it is now globally recognized as the leading omni-channel sports fashion retailer of third-party brands and has international consumer appeal.
JD Sports was founded in 1981 in Bury, United Kingdom.
JD Sports operates from about 3,400 stores in 32 countries and has been expanding rapidly. It's described as a British retailer with a presence in the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. Its international presence and significant number of stores suggest that it is a sizable and influential retail company.
Manchester's Trafford Centre. The 42,412 sq. ft. store is the biggest of JD Sports' 3,400 global shops.
JD Sports offers tons of employee perks and takes pride in their work-life balance. They also love to give back to their local communities through the JD Finish Line Foundation.
Manchester's Trafford Centre. The 42,412sq ft store, which includes some of the space left vacant by Topshop, is the biggest of JD's 3,400 global shops.
There are 444 JD Sports stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
JD Sports' annual worldwide employee count has seen significant growth over the years. In 2022, the company had a total of 362,171 employees, marking a 21.24% increase from the previous year when they had 298,717 employees in 2021, which was a 23.21% increase from 2020.
Régis Schultz has been the CEO of JD Sports since September 5, 2022.
