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Company Profile
| Name: | Sports Direct International plc | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Address: | Unit A, Brook Park, East Road, ShireBrook, Mansfield, NG20 8RY, UK | |
| Website: | www.sportsdirect.com | |
| Sector: | Services | |
| Industry: | Retail trade & department stores | |
| Summary: | Sports Direct International plc is a sports retailer, selling a range of branded sports and leisure clothing, replica kit, footwear and equipment. At April 29, 2007, it operated out of 462 stores, of which 414 were located in the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland), 33 in Belgium, 11 in Slovenia and four in Holland. In addition, through its 42.5% shareholding in the Heatons chain, it had 13 stores, three in Northern Ireland and 10 in the Republic of Ireland. Most of its stores trade under the Sports World fascia, although the Sports Direct.com name has been used on most new stores. It also trades under the Exsports, Lillywhites, McGurks, Gilesports, Hargreaves and Streetwise fascias. It owns a portfolio of sports and leisure brands, including Antigua, Dunlop, Kangol, Karrimor, Lonsdale and Slazenger. In December 2007, JJB Sports plc acquired the Original Shoe Company from Sports Direct International PLC. | |
Company Information
| 526.00 | Open: | 519.50 | High: | 528.50 | Mkt Cap: | 3.11B | Ex-Div: | 03/04/09 |
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| Bid: | 525.00 | Low: | 517.12 | P/E: | -34.41 | Shares: | 598.46M | |
7.00 (1.35%) |
Ask: | 527.00 | 52Wk High: | 528.50 | EPS: | -2.79 | Last Trade: | 526.50 |
| Delayed: 16:35 BST | Vol: | 1.32M | 52Wk Low: | 278.29 |
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