Whelan Buys Jjb’S Fitness Centers, Saving It From Bankruptcy

2009-03-27T00:00:00

Dave Whelan, founder of JJB Sports, has bought the company’s gym business for about £83.4 million (€89.5m-$121.4m) through his company Dave Whelan Sports Ltd.. Whelan, who sold his stake in JJB Sports in 2007, said he will rename the chain of fitness clubs DW Fitness.

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