JD reinstates guidance as H1 sales were better than expected

Instead of continuing to withhold its financial guidance like many other companies, JD Sports Fashion is now forecasting annual pre-tax profits of at least £265 million (€293.0m-$345.8m) for the current firscal year, while releasing better-than-expected sales figures for the 26 weeks ended on Aug. 1, despite the coronavirus pandemic. This ...