https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/consumerspending/Recent content in consumerspending on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 08 May 2026 05:02:17 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/jd-sports-to-close-24-uk-stores-amid-rising-costs-and-challenging-market/Fri, 08 May 2026 05:02:17 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/jd-sports-to-close-24-uk-stores-amid-rising-costs-and-challenging-market/JD Sports, a leading UK sportswear retailer, has announced the closure of 24 stores across the country, marking another challenge for the struggling high street. The closures reflect the company’s strategy to focus on operating “fewer, bigger, better” locations instead of numerous smaller outlets. The retailer, which has approximately 4,811 stores worldwide and a significant presence in Birmingham, reported annual pre-tax profits of £852 million for the financial year ending January 2026.