JD Sports has reported that its pre-tax profit in the first half of its financial year rose by 19% to £121.9 million.
In the six months to 4 August EBITDA climbed by 26% to £171.8 million while revenue increased by 35%. Total like-for-like sales grew by more than 3%.
Peter Cowgill, JD Sports chairman, said: "This is another record result for our group demonstrating that our multi-brand multichannel premium offer has resilient profitability in its core UK and Ireland market with capacity for continued growth across an increasing number of international markets.
"Against a backdrop of widely reported retail challenges in the UK, it is extremely reassuring that the profitability in the UK and Ireland sports fascias has been further enhanced.”
