JD Sports to take full ownership of Poland’s MIG

Britain’s biggest sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion said on 8 August it will acquire the remaining 40% stake it does not own in Marketing Investment Group (MIG) from the Polish retailer’s minority shareholders.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

JD, which sells Nike, Adidas and other sports fashion ranges primarily to customers under 30 had originally acquired a 60% stake in MIG in 2021, as it looked to enter markets in central and eastern Europe.

Krakow-based MIG, which JD said generated revenue of about £270 million ($342.90 million) in the year ended January 31, sells sports fashion footwear, apparel and accessories from global brands.

In February, JD said it would spend up to £3 billion to open as many as 1,750 stores over five years, as CEO Regis Schultz outlined his plans for the retailer to become an athletic leisurewear “powerhouse”.

“Increasing JD’s presence in the region through new store openings and further investment in our omnichannel capabilities is a key part of the strategic growth plan set out at our Capital Markets Day presentation,” Schultz said in a statement.