Despite a difficult market, Sports Direct International says it will meet its expectations of earnings before interest, taxes depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of £148 million (€189.3m-$291.9m) for the year. It is also working on a deal with the Chinese chain ITAT to sell its brands, including Slazenger, Dunlop, Kangol and No Fear, in the 700 stores ITAT has in China.