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How many JD Sports are there?

Author

Matthew Harrington

Updated on January 14, 2026

The JD Group now has over 2,600 stores in 20 territories, including over 850 JD stores, as we continue to expand.

Which countries have JD Sports?

JD Sports Fashion plc, more commonly known as JD Sports or JD, is a British sports-fashion retail company based in Bury, Greater Manchester, England with shops throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Asia, New Zealand and Australia….JD Sports.

TypePublic limited company
Websitejdplc.com

How many countries have JD?

* JD stores include the number of those in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (402 stores), Europe (304 stores), Asia Pacific (64 stores) and US (11).

Is there JD in America?

Last year was the dawn of a new era. We made waves and opened 5 brand new JD Sports US stores and we’re keeping it rolling through 2019. On April 20, 2019, the newest JD US location was added to the roster in *drumroll* The Mall of America!

What is the meaning of JD?

An abbreviation for Juris Doctor, the degree awarded to an individual upon the successful completion of law school.

Who owns JD UK?

Pentland Group
JD Sports/Parent organizations

Do JD Gyms own Xercise4Less?

JD Gyms has acquired the gym estate of Xercise4Less, following the budget chain calling in administrators. Xercise4Less ran into financial trouble earlier this year after being hit badly by the COVID-19 lockdowns.

How many JD Sports stores are there in the UK?

This statistic presents the number of JD Sports stores from 2013 to 2019, split by geographical region. The UK sports retailer increased its store count over the period, particularly in Europe where, as of January 2019, the company operates 252 stores.

Where does JD Sports get most of their revenue?

Revenue in the European market now accounts for almost half the amount generated from UK-based JD Sports stores. Increasing revenue share from stores in Asia Pacific also proves the region to be a valuable trading location.

Who is the parent company of JD Sports?

As highlighted in this statistic, from February 2018, JD acted as parent company to 1,474 stores in total, including brands such as Perry Sport and Aktiesport in the Netherlands, Glue in Australia, and Hot-T in South Korea.

Are there any JD gyms in the US?

JD now has stores in Australia, Singapore & Thailand. The JD Group also opened its first gym as part of JD Gyms; an affordable yet stylish gym concept. The JD Group acquired Finish Line in the United States, a sports fashion retailer with a store presence across 44 states.