First Sport Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1982

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,989

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Asset Purch.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

First Sport General Information

Description

A chain of 187 sports fashion retail outlets.

Contact Information

Website
jdsports.co.uk
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth
  • Bury BL9 8RR
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Buildings and Property
Other Industries
Specialty Retail
Acquirer
JD Sports Fashion
Corporate Office
  • Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth
  • Bury BL9 8RR
  • England, United Kingdom

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First Sport Valuation & Funding

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First Sport Signals

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First Sport Former Investors

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First Sport FAQs

  • When was First Sport founded?

    First Sport was founded in 1982.

  • Where is First Sport headquartered?

    First Sport is headquartered in Bury, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of First Sport?

    First Sport has 2,989 total employees.

  • What industry is First Sport in?

    First Sport’s primary industry is Buildings and Property.

  • Is First Sport a private or public company?

    First Sport is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of First Sport?

    The current valuation of First Sport is .

  • What is First Sport’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for First Sport is .

  • Who are First Sport’s investors?

    Blacks Outdoor Retail has invested in First Sport.

  • When was First Sport acquired?

    First Sport was acquired on 01-May-2002.

  • Who acquired First Sport?

    First Sport was acquired by JD Sports Fashion.

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