On 24 September 2012, shares in JJB Sports were suspended, and the firm called in administrators.
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13 Facts About JJB Sports
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On 1 October 2012, it was announced that Sports Direct had purchased part of the business, including 20 stores, the brand, and its website for £28.
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In July 1998, JJB bought its largest domestic competitor Sports Division.
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In September 2008, JJB Sports released a less than impressive set of interim results, which included a warning from the auditors raising doubts over JJB Sports's future as a going concern.
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On 10 February 2009, JJB Sports put their Qube and Original Shoe Company subsidiaries into administration, after failing to find a buyer.
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JJB Sports was one of many companies that had undergone major restructuring and change due to the recession and faced a £31.
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In February 2011, JJB Sports revealed that as many as 95 of its stores faced closure within the next two years, and had asked for emergency £31.
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On 24 September 2012, it was reported by the BBC that shares in JJB Sports had been suspended, and that the firm was calling in the administrators.
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On 1 October 2012, it was announced that rival retailer Sports Direct had purchased the 'JJB' brand name, website and 20 stores, saving around 550 jobs.
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JJB Sports was the man who helped to turn the clothes retailer Next into one of Britain's largest retailers.
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JJB Sports launched their shopping site, JJB Sports Store, with a view to expanding their market.
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Also, because of Dave Whelan's purchase of the Fitness Club, and founding of DW Sports Fitness in September 2009, JJB has lost its association with Wigan Athletic FC and Wigan Warriors RLFC.
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JJB Sports provided naming rights for the now DW Stadium, a football and rugby league stadium in Wigan.
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