JJB Sports in Trouble (well, more trouble than usual)

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Aug 30, 2012 | 06:00 PM

ChrisB

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JJB Sports in Trouble (well, more trouble than usual)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19420392

It's been on the brink for some time but it looks like it might fall over this time.

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David McCorquodale, corporate finance partner at KPMG, who is leading the JJB sale process, said: "While it is very early days, I anticipate significant interest in the opportunity to acquire this leading multichannel authentic sports retailer.
"There is a real place on the British High Street for a retailer of performance gear for the sports enthusiast."

Really? The last time I went in one, it seemed to be more casual clothing with sporting brand logos on rather than sport specific gear. It's like Sports Direct - seems to be 90% clothing like hoodies and stuff. If I want "proper" running gear, I'll be off to my local independent (Bourne Sports) or Decathlon.

Does anyone actually go there for sports equipment?

Aug 30, 2012 | 06:08 PM

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Nope.

Last time I was in there was only because I was given some gift vouchers and bought a pair of mcKenzie shorts...hardly proper sportsware.

Aug 30, 2012 | 08:05 PM

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Got my ck knickers from there £8 a pair!

Needed some new running trainers, needed the exact type - asics high arch and they were £60. I don't buy any nasty trousers or tops from there

Aug 30, 2012 | 08:25 PM

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I buy cheap and nasty sports socks at places like this but that's about it! "Up and running" for shoes, wiggle for most of my other stuff.

Aug 30, 2012 | 08:57 PM

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Bought my son a pair of rugby boots from there last week.

No staff 'available' to find us a pair of size 1, £30 boots we wanted.

Luckily, we spotted a pair of Gilbert's in a box on the floor at half price. (£14.99) so we had those instead

Generally a crap shop..... I won't miss it.

Aug 30, 2012 | 09:23 PM

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last time i went in there was years ago to buy some jogging bottoms

Aug 30, 2012 | 11:16 PM

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If I want anything sport related, i.e. trainers, football tops, shorts etc. I don't really even consider JJB as there's a Sports Direct on the highstreet too. Cheaper aswell.

JJB Sports in Trouble (well, more trouble than usual)

JJB Sports in Trouble (well, more trouble than usual)

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