Footwear fashion giant JD Sports has reported a ‘record’ full year profit last year after selling more than 10 million pairs of trainers.
JD Sports who also owns the outdoor brand Blacks and footwear brand Size? reported that pre-tax profit rose 18% to £90.5 million despite lower sales in its outdoor shops which were impacted by the mild weather.
JD Sports added that an "outstanding performance" in sports fashion drove the results.
It said demand for branded footwear was "buoyant" across Western Europe, with exclusive sports deals helping to "enthuse and excite" customers.
JD Sports also reported a loss of £6.3 million at its Bank fashion chain that was sold to Hilco Capital, a restructuring firm, in November. However the JD Sports portfolio remains strong with 660 stores, including 351 outlets in the UK and Ireland and 70 stores in Europe.
