JJB Sports

Critical Assessment of JJB Sports plc Annual Reports and Accounts Table of Contents Introduction 3 Overview 3 Business Review 4 Governance 5 Reliance on Annual Reports 6 References 8 Appendices 9 Introduction An annual report is a ‘portrait’ of the business. It embeds a sense of achievement, as well as, future prospects into the minds of the company, as well as, its readers (Sanders, 1949). JJB Sports plc is one of the foremost vendors of sports goods in UK. They have been

Marketing the Business Janice Reynolds has worked in a national chain sports shop in Harrow for several years, and is now intending to start a business of her own. She wants to start a business as a Sole Trader and set up a local sports retail outlet store somewhere in the local area. She knows that there will competition as there are other sport shops in the area, and knows the only way that she can succeed is through effective marketing

adverse economic environment, the sports retail industry is fiercely competitive. All the companies involved take various measures to maintain competitive advantage and improve profitability. When it comes to whether a corporation is worth to invest, financial analysis is greatly needed, since it can provide sufficient information to investors from different viewpoints. After in-depth financial analysis of JD Sports Fashion (JD), one of the leading specialised sports retailers in UK, it can be concluded

INTRODUCTION: 3 PART I: COMPANY ANALYSIS 5 1- Introduction of the company 5 1.1 History: 5 1.2. The industry: 5 1.3. Sports Direct today: 6 2. Analysis on the financing structure of the company 6 2.1. Sports Direct financial statements: 7 2.2. JJB Sports financial statements: 9 2.3. Ratios of Sports Direct and JJB Sports 12 3. The weighted average cost of capital 15 3.1. Cost of equity: 15 3.2. Cost of debt: 15 3.3. WACC: 16 PART II: PROJECT INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

enjoy themselves. "Sideline rage" with parents behaving badly at youth sports events is such an epidemic, that 76% of respondents from 60 high school athletic associations said increased spectator interference is causing many officials to quit (Associated Press, 6/3/01). Parents are supposed to be role models, and the lessons they teach will determine their values and actions in the future. These days violence in children's sports is not limited to the playing field; overbearing parents are creating

of man, sports have had a tremendous role in the way people live their lives. From the time we are born, until our elderly age, most of us are involved in some way with sports. Whether it is a scrimmage game of soccer at recess in elementary school, playing on the varsity athletic team or simply watching the Olympics or sporting events on television, sports have an influential role in our everyday lives. The outstanding popularity of the sports industry has profoundly affected youth sports organizations

I am applying for sports courses as I have an interest in a range of sports and am looking to go into a career where I can make the most of this interest. Through my years at school I have always taken any opportunity to participate in any sport open to me, though my chosen sport is now rowing, where I have competed internationally. I also used to compete at national level in judo. From my experiences of these sports, and because I spend so much time training with my team mates we all feel quite

Organized Sports are Good for Children As time passes and as technology is advancing, the tradition of playing outside is diminishing rapidly. Many people concentrate on their electronic devices in their ages as early as three. Sports are the most effective way that children express their joyfulness and brilliance. It provides children advantages of physical activities, confidence, and enjoyment. Participating in organized sports in early ages can produce the greatest results for children. Organized

Pros and Cons of Organized Sports for Youths Sports in America are one of the biggest sensations around. They are everywhere you turn and they become a big part of most people’s lives, whether they actually participate in the sport or just watch it on television. Media and television play a huge role in the obsession for sports. Constantly you see a professional athlete on a commercial, and see games on throughout the day. Also sports becomes a business, they sell their jerseys, or pictures, and

To understand how people feel about themselves, researchers have investigated body image, body satisfaction and self-esteem. In the scientific literature, adolescents’ body image has received enormous attention, but research has focused predominantly on girls and body dissatisfaction, rather than positive body image. Low body satisfaction has been associated with the development of mental health conditions, both eating related and global, hence focus on body dissatisfaction is warranted. Studies