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JJB Sports - Wikipedia
WEBJJB Sports plc was a British sports retailer. On 24 September 2012, shares in JJB Sports were suspended, and the firm called in administrators. On 1 October 2012, it was announced that Sports Direct had purchased part of the business, including 20 stores, the brand, and its website for £28.3 million. [2] [3]
Frasers Group - Wikipedia
WEBIn 2012, JJB Sports fell into administration and it was announced that Sports Direct International had purchased parts of the sports good retailers assets including 20 stores, the brand, and its website for £28.3 million.
JJB Sports collapses as Sports Direct acquires 20 shops
WEBOct 1, 2012 · UPDATED: JJB Sports has collapsed into administration, with arch-rival Sports Direct acquiring 20 stores. The remaining 133 shops will close today putting 2,000 jobs at risk. The Mike Ashley-owned sports retailer purchased the 20 stores today, saving around 300 jobs, as tipped by Retail Week.
JJB agrees stake deal with Sports Direct - Financial Times
WEBOct 18, 2008 · Sports Direct is to buy the 5 per cent stake in JJB at 28.5p a share while its average entry price on the CFDs was 29.5p. Sports Direct said in a statement that the decision to buy a chunk...
Mike Ashley buys long-time rival's business out of administration
WEBAug 24, 2020 · Mike Ashley's Frasers Group owns Sports Direct among other brands. Billionaire businessman Mike Ashley has bought the gym and fitness business from his rival and long-time critic Dave Whelan...
Sold JJB Sports stores inundated with shoppers - BBC News
WEBOct 2, 2012 · Shoppers have been descending on stores of the collapsed JJB Sports chain that have been sold to rival Sports Direct. Sports Direct bought all the remaining stock from JJB and is now...
Sports Direct set to buy 60 JJB shops - Financial Times
WEBSep 27, 2012 · Sports Direct is poised to buy up to 60 JJB Sports stores, safeguarding at least 1,000 jobs at the struggling chain. The retailer, controlled by Newcastle United football club owner Mike...
What went wrong at JJB Sports? - BBC News
WEBOct 1, 2012 · With its sales now trailing way behind rivals Sports Direct and JD Sports in a toughened retail environment, JJB found that it was having difficulty servicing its expensive debt as profits...
Who’s who at JJB Sports and Sports Direct - The Times
WEBWho’s who at JJB Sports and Sports Direct. Mike Ashley Owner of Newcastle United Football Club and a 71 per cent stake in Sports Direct. Close to Chris Ronnie, the former chief executive of JJB Sports. Sports Direct has dabbled in buying.