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At your Leisure - 11 October 2004

UK Sportswear Retailers

Mind Maps have been produced to introduce topics and give students an overview of key topics being studied. The maps can be viewed as a whole page or, for those who prefer a more linear approach, as a text version.

UK Sportswear Retailers mind map - linked to larger version

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  • JJB Sports plc
    • After acquisitions now owns 450 stores
    • Began 1971 in Wigan, Lancashire
    • Bought out largest competitor Sports Division
  • Sports Soccer Ltd
    • Smaller discount operation
    • Owns Lilywhites
    • Trades under Sports World name
  • Blacks plc
    • Began 1893
    • Has over 200 UK stores
    • Group includes Blacks and Millets
    • Also owns Free Spirit, Just Add Water & O'Neill stores
  • Pentland Group
    • Listed on stock market for over 30 years
    • Went private 1999
    • Operates number of well known brands
    • Mitre, Speedo, Ellesse, Berghaus
  • John David Group plc
    • Began 1981
    • Trades as JD Sports
    • Over 300 UK stores