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JD Sports opens largest store in Europe on Portal de l’Àngel in Barcelona
Published
November 18, 2025
British retailer JD Sports is opening its largest European store in Barcelona, following four years of work on the project. The company has chosen 9 Portal de l’Àngel (one of the most sought-after shopping streets in the Catalan capital) for its new flagship: a 1,500-square-metre store across two floors that will employ 110 people and open to the public on November 22.
“The location on Portal de l’Àngel is crucial, as it not only puts us on one of the busiest streets in Europe, but also places us at the heart of tourism and local retail, allowing us to reach a diverse audience,” said José Carlos González, JD Sports’ associate director of retail for Southern Europe.
As for the store’s design, he said it had been “carefully conceived to respect and highlight the building’s historic architecture, which incorporates three centuries-old palaces.”
“Over four years, including the discovery of architectural remnants, we have worked to ensure that modern design and technology integrate harmoniously with Barcelona’s distinctive cultural and architectural essence, creating a space that pays homage to the city,” he added.
The flagship represents “a step change” in the way the chain “connects with the consumer.”
“It is a project that places JD at the forefront of international retail, where the store is not only a place to buy products, but a space that inspires, brings together urban tribes, fosters collaborations with young talent and helps shape culture,” said González.
With the opening of this space, JD Sports reaches 530 employees in Barcelona and 690 across Catalonia. The establishment “forms part of the company’s consolidation and expansion strategy” in Spain. Footwear, sportswear and accessories make up the store’s offer, which carries its own brands as well as Adidas, New Balance, Asics and Nike.
In collaboration with Nike, the store will feature a dedicated area for the U.S. company’s women’s collections, accompanied by a series of initiatives and events. In this context, JD Sports says its new Barcelona store will run a programme of activities, as it aims to be a “meeting point” for its clientele.
“JD Sports has managed to differentiate itself with an exclusive product offering and unique collaborations, along with a shopping experience that integrates both the physical and the digital. Our proposition goes beyond selling products; we seek to connect with urban culture and build a community,” said the chain’s associate director of retail for Southern Europe.
JD Sports was founded in 1981, entered the Spanish market in 2012 and aims to reach 150 stores in the country in the medium term. The British giant also operates in the country through Sprinter, an Alicante-based retailer pursuing its own expansion plan.
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Total apparel shipments fell by 2.66 per cent year on year to $425.44 million in January 2026, compared with $437.07 million in the corresponding month of 2025. The performance underscored uneven global demand conditions that continue to influence sourcing patterns and order flows for Sri Lankan manufacturers.
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports declined 2.66 per cent YoY to $425.44 million in January 2026 amid weak global demand.
Shipments to the US and EU softened, while the UK remained stable with slight growth.
Other markets saw sharper contraction.
JAFF highlighted DCTS benefits and tariff changes while suggesting diversification and efficiency to sustain competitiveness.
Exports to the United States, the country’s largest market, decreased by 2.73 per cent to $165.11 million, while shipments to the European Union excluding the United Kingdom, declined by 1.93 per cent to $126.99 million. In contrast, exports to the UK remained broadly stable, rising marginally by 0.23 per cent to $61.71 million. Apparel shipments to other markets dropped more sharply by 6.07 per cent to $71.63 million.
JAAF noted that the UK’s steady performance offers a constructive signal for the sector, particularly as the revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective January 1, 2026, is expected to enhance sourcing flexibility and strengthen Sri Lanka’s competitive position in the British market.
The industry body also highlighted the introduction of a uniform 10 per cent temporary tariff in the US market as a relatively supportive development, reducing the impact of previously higher country-specific rates and providing greater short-term pricing predictability for exporters.
Commenting on the January outcome, JAAF said the moderate decline reflects ongoing volatility in global demand. The association emphasised that the industry remains committed to reinforcing resilience through market diversification, product innovation and operational efficiency, while collaborating with stakeholders to sustain Sri Lanka’s standing as a reliable apparel sourcing destination.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
Profitability remained robust despite a more challenging trading backdrop. Group EBIT stood at €913.4 million, broadly stable year on year (YoY), translating into a 29.2 per cent margin versus 29.5 per cent in FY24. Net profit reached €626.7 million compared with €639.6 million a year earlier, reflecting higher net financial expenses, while maintaining a 20 per cent margin.
Moncler has reported revenues of €3.13 billion (~$3.69 billion) in FY25, up 3 per cent at constant exchange rates, with net profit of €626.7 million (~$739.5 million).
Asia led regional growth, while DTC channels strengthened across brands.
Q4 revenues rose 7 per cent, driven by robust Moncler and Stone Island performance, as the group prepares for continued investment and leadership transition.
Regionally, the group recorded strong momentum in Asia, where revenues rose 7 per cent at constant exchange rates to €1.42 billion, supported by demand in China and Korea and a recovery in tourist flows. The Americas increased 5 per cent to €391.1 million, whereas Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) declined 3 per cent amid subdued tourism-related traffic, Moncler said in a press release.
Channel performance highlighted the continued shift towards direct engagement. Moncler’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) revenues rose 4 per cent to €2.36 billion, accounting for nearly 87 per cent of brand sales, while wholesale declined 4 per cent as the group continued to enhance distribution quality. Stone Island’s DTC channel expanded 11 per cent to €226.4 million, whereas wholesale decreased 4 per cent.
The group’s financial position strengthened further, with net cash reaching €1.46 billion at year-end after dividend payments of €353.2 million. The board proposed a dividend of €1.4 per share and approved the consolidated sustainability statement.
Remo Ruffini, chairman and CEO of Moncler, said: “Moncler and its board of directors wish to express their most sincere thanks to Gabriele Galateri di Genola for his dedication and the highly valuable contribution he has made throughout his more than ten-year term of office. His significant experience, the vision developed over many years in senior leadership positions at leading industrial and financial organisations, as well as his constant commitment to good governance, have represented a key point of reference for our work. With gratitude, we extend our best wishes to Gabriele Galateri di Genola for the future.”
In the fourth quarter (Q4), the group delivered accelerated momentum, with revenues rising 7 per cent at constant exchange rates to €1.29 billion (~$1.52 billion). Moncler brand revenues reached €1.17 billion, up 6 per cent, while Stone Island posted €123.1 million, surging 16 per cent with double-digit growth across all regions.
Moncler’s DTC channel advanced 7 per cent despite a demanding comparable base in the quarter, supported by Asia and the Americas, while wholesale returned to growth, rising 2 per cent. Stone Island recorded broad-based acceleration, with DTC revenues increasing 16 per cent and wholesale climbing 17 per cent, partly reflecting delivery timing shifts from the previous quarter.
Looking ahead, the group emphasised continued investment in brand development and organisational strengthening, including the appointment of Leo Rongone as group chief executive officer from April 2026, as it seeks to sustain long-term growth and value creation.
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