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JD Sports reports pre-tax profits rise of 24% to £294.5m for the year to 28th January

Sales grew by 33% to £3.16bn with operating profits up by 22% to £300m. Online sales in Europe rose by 30%. JD Sports has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy to boost its growth.

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