All Brands Owned by JD Sports Fashion plc

What does JD Sports own?
JD Sports Fashion plc owns multiple retail banners including JD Sports (UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific), Finish Line (US), DTLR (US), Hibbett (US, approximately 1,100 stores), Blacks (UK outdoor), and GO Outdoors (UK outdoor). The company operates over 4,500 stores across 18 markets worldwide.

Is JD Sports publicly traded?
Yes, JD Sports Fashion plc is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JD. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. Pentland Group holds a majority stake, with the remainder held by institutional and individual investors.

Who owns JD Sports?
JD Sports Fashion plc is majority-owned by Pentland Group, a British private company owned by the Rubin family. Pentland Group owns sports and lifestyle brands including Speedo, Berghaus, and Ellesse, and holds a majority stake in JD Sports. The remaining shares are publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange.

Who founded JD Sports?
JD Sports was founded in 1981 by John Wardle and David Makin as a single sports fashion shop in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. The company was originally named John David Sports. Wardle and Makin built the business from a single store into a UK-wide chain before Pentland Group increased its stake and became the majority shareholder.

Where is JD Sports headquartered?
JD Sports Fashion plc is headquartered in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, where the company was originally founded. The company maintains corporate offices and operational centers in Bury, with additional offices in London, the United States, and other international markets.

What is the Hibbett acquisition?
In 2024, JD Sports acquired Hibbett, Inc. for approximately $1.08 billion. Hibbett operated approximately 1,100 stores across 36 US states, focused on athletic footwear and apparel. The acquisition was the largest in JD Sports' history and significantly expanded the company's US presence, making it one of the largest athletic footwear retailers in the United States. Hibbett joined Finish Line and DTLR as JD Sports' US brands.

How many stores does JD Sports have?
JD Sports Fashion plc operates over 4,500 stores across 18 markets worldwide. This includes approximately 400 JD Sports stores in the UK, approximately 2,000 stores in the United States across the Finish Line, DTLR, and Hibbett banners, and stores across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.