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JD Sports targets 140 shops in Mexico through franchise deal

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Wise, A. (2026, September 21). JD Sports targets 140 shops in Mexico through franchise deal. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/mexico-chile-peru-uruguay-jd-sports-b1297730.html

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JD Sports, a retail chain based in Lancashire with shares listed in London, plans to enter Mexico through a franchise deal with Axo starting in 2027, targeting more than 140 shops initially. The company aims to capitalize on the growth of Mexico’s activewear market, which is driven by interests like running, football, and fashion among young consumers. JD Sports CEO Regis Schultz sees this partnership as a key part of their strategy to expand globally in attractive consumer markets despite recent financial challenges.

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JD Sports, a retail chain based in Lancashire with shares listed in London, plans to enter Mexico's fast-growing activewear market through a franchise deal with Axo. Starting in 2027, Axo will operate more than 140 JD premises across the country, with some shops expected to be upsized and refurbished under JD’s "bigger and better" format. The move is aimed at tapping into Mexico's growing interest in activities like running, football, and fashion, particularly among its large youth population under the age of 25. CEO Regis Schultz views this expansion as a significant milestone for the company, emphasizing that JD’s product offering aligns well with local consumer demand. Despite challenges such as geopolitical instability, supply chain disruptions, and cautious spending in North America, JD aims to capitalize on Mexico's market potential to boost its profitability.

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The Lancashire-based retail chain, which has its shares listed in London, said it wanted to tap into the fast-growing activewear market. asserted

it → base → market

Starting in 2027, Axo will operate more than 140 JD premises in Mexico, with key shops expected to eventually be upsized and refurbished under the group’s “bigger and better” format, according to the retailer. uncertain

shops → start → retailer

JD said Mexico’s activewear market is being driven by interests like running, football and fashion, helped by a large population of people under the age of 25. asserted

market → say → 25

Chief executive Regis Schultz said: “Bringing JD to this thriving market is an exciting milestone in our story. “JD’s product offering aligns closely with consumer demand in Mexico and we believe our position at the intersection of sport, music and fashion will deepen the connection we have with that consumer.” asserted

we → say → consumer

Mr Schultz has been driving the company’s turnaround amid pressure from geopolitical instability, supply chain disruption and more cautious consumer spending, which has particularly impacted its North American market. asserted

which → drive → market

Its profit expectations for the financial year were cut by about £50 million following declining sales over the latest quarter. asserted

expectations → cut → quarter

Bosses are nonetheless hoping to develop franchise partnerships to expand in regions around the world where JD is targeting growth. asserted

JD → hop → growth

Read More “This partnership is another important step in our ‘JD Brand First’ strategy and reinforces our ambition to make JD the leading global sports fashion destination across the world’s most attractive consumer markets,” Mr Schultz added. asserted

Schultz → read → markets

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