UK: Sports Retailer John David Nets Xmas Sales Rise
Leading high street sports goods and leisurewear retailer, John David Sports Plc, announced on Tuesday that total sales rose 21 per cent in the six weeks to January 5. In a statement, the company said that like-for-like sales in the period rose only three per cent, compared to a seven per cent increase a year ago earlier, and added that it had slightly improved on last year's gross profit margin for the identical period.