Sports Division
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Sports Division was one of the biggest sports retail
ers in the United Kingdom
during the 1990s. In 1998 it was sold to its main competitor, JJB Sports
for approximately £295 Million.
It was set up by Sir Tom Hunter
in 1984, to sell trainers, see article about him for more information.
Retail
Retail consists of the sale of physical goods or merchandise from a fixed location, such as a department store, boutique or kiosk, or by mail, in small or individual lots for direct consumption by the purchaser. Retailing may include subordinated services, such as delivery. Purchasers may be...
ers in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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during the 1990s. In 1998 it was sold to its main competitor, JJB Sports
JJB Sports
JJB Sports plc is a United Kingdom sports retailer. It currently operates 251 stores in the UK and Ireland.- History :The sportshop chain was founded in 1971, when ex-footballer Dave Whelan acquired a single sports shop in Wigan. The original store was established by JJ Broughton in the early...
for approximately £295 Million.
It was set up by Sir Tom Hunter
Tom Hunter
Sir Thomas Blane Hunter is a Scottish businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.In April 2007, Hunter was reported in the Sunday Times Rich List as the first ever home-grown billionaire in Scotland, with an estimated wealth of £1.05 billion...
in 1984, to sell trainers, see article about him for more information.