UK: JJB in talks to sell fitness clubs as JD buys stake
By just-style.com | 25 November 2008
Debt-ridden retailer JJB Sports is in talks to sell its roster of fitness clubs - and rival JD Sports Fashion has taken a 10% stake in the company.
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