Who owns JJB?

Who owns JJB?

Dave Whelan, the current owner of Wigan football club, founded JJB Sports in 1971, before selling it in 2007. He said the firm should have been able to deal with the competition. “When I sold it – I sold it something like five years ago – just before that it was valued at a billion pounds.

Did Sports Direct buy JJB?

Sports Direct has acquired the JJB Sports brand, website and 20 stores, saving 550 jobs, but the 133 remaining stores will be closed today (1 October) with 2,200 redundancies.

Why did JJB close down?

In five years it has gone from one of the UK’s largest sellers of sportswear, to a company that has now fallen into administration following mounting losses and high debt levels. A well-known brand on High Streets across the country, the combined value of JJB Sports’ shares totalled £500m as recently as 2010.

Does JJB Sports still exist?

On 1 October 2012, it was announced that rival retailer Sports Direct had purchased the ‘JJB’ brand name, website and 20 stores, saving around 550 jobs. JJB Sports was officially dissolved, with debts of £150 million on 9 November 2012. There were a total of 5,000 employees at its closure.

Who is Dave Whelan married to?

Lives: Parbold, Lancashire. Family: wife Pat, daughter Jane, son Paul and four grandchildren. Club: chairman of Wigan Athletic.

When did JJB go into administration?

On 1 October 2012, it was announced that rival retailer Sports Direct had purchased the ‘JJB’ brand name, website and 20 stores, saving around 550 jobs. However, the remaining 160 stores were to close, resulting in 2,200 redundancies. JJB Sports was officially dissolved, with debts of £150 million on 9 November 2012.

What happened to DW Sports?

3 August: DW Sports fell into administration, closing its retail website immediately and risking the closure of its 150 gyms and shops. 20 July: The high street stalwart cuts management jobs in stores as well as head office roles related to property and store operations.

What went wrong with JJB Sports?

Who owns Sport Direct?

Frasers Group
Sports Direct International/Parent organizations

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Who is the owner of JJB Sports Shop?

JJB Sports began as a single sports shop in Wigan in the early 1900s, but with the purchase by professional football player, Dan Whelan in 1971, the business grew into what is now a chain of successful sports superstores. JJB Sports is committed to providing the best products for a wide range of sporting needs.

What kind of sports equipment does JJB Sports make?

JJB Sports is committed to providing the best products for a wide range of sporting needs. JJB Sports product line includes equipment for general fitness as well as equipment and accessories for golf, cycling, football, volleyball, hockey, cricket, running, badminton, tennis, rugby, squash, boxing, swimming, camping, fishing and much more.

How many JJB fitness centres are there in the UK?

The business operated approximately sixty health & fitness centres all over the United Kingdom, which became property of DW Sports after Dave Whelan’s departure from JJB. JJB also ran health and fitness centres in the Republic of Ireland, which are now operated by Sports Direct, following the liquidation of the company.

When did Sports Direct take over JJB Sports?

On 1 October 2012, it was announced that rival retailer Sports Direct had purchased the ‘JJB’ brand name, website and 20 stores, saving around 550 jobs. However, the remaining 160 stores were to close, resulting in 2,200 redundancies. JJB Sports was officially dissolved, with debts of £150 million on 9 November 2012.