Established in the year 1981 by John Wardle and David Makin, JD Sports has long been established as the leading UK specialist retailer of fashionable branded, sports and casual wear. What started as a single shop in Bury, England has now expanded across the UK, and by 1996, JD has opened a total of 56 stores. By 2011, JD has dominated most of the EU, primarily in Germany, Ireland, France, Netherlands and Spain, with Denmark and Sweden to follow suit. At this moment in time, JD was already regarded as the most innovative visual merchandiser of sportswear with the best and most exclusive stylish range. Fast forward to 2021, JD officially launched its first store in Indonesia. In February, JD opened its first flagship store in Mall Kelapa Gading, Jakarta and we will continue to open new stores in Indonesia every year. JD looks forward to a progressive development in Asia in the days to come. We are People Talent 1. We are committed to attracting the very best talent to the Group, progressing them in role and giving them skills and qualifications to future-proof their career 2. Showcase opportunities for global talent progression within all international territories 3. Support the growth of the Group by providing career pathways across all levels and specialisms and building our future Group workforce through market-leading early careers schemes 4. Provide an apprenticeship framework at all levels and specialisms, supporting our colleagues to achieve their goals and gain recognised qualifications 5. Promote diversity and inclusivity by using talent acquisition processes that give opportunities to all