JD Sports staff may face job losses as it puts major distribution centre under review

The sportswear retailer has entered a period of consultation with staff at Derby Commercial Park, the BBC has reported. There has been no confirmation of the number of jobs under threat.

A source familiar with the situation said JD Sports was yet to make a final decision with regards to the site, adding that it was working with local employers and employment agencies to support staff in finding alternative employment, alongside wellbeing support in line with its processes.

The retailer signed a 20-year lease on the newly built 514,000 sq ft facility three years ago. When it opened, the space had 56 dock doors, eight-level access doors and parking for 185 trailers.

A JD Group spokesperson told the BBC: “We have entered into a period of consultation with colleagues based at our Derby distribution centre.

“This is in relation to a review of the Derby distribution centre. We are doing all we can to look after those colleagues impacted and recognise this may be an unsettling time for them.”