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Struggling JJB Sports puts itself up for sale

THE future of retailer JJB Sports and its 33 Scottish stores has been plunged into doubt after the company put itself up for sale and warned its shares could be worthless.

FUTURE DOUBT: The 33 JJB stores in Scotland, including the one at Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre, will be part of the sale. Picture: Nick Ponty.
FUTURE DOUBT: The 33 JJB stores in Scotland, including the one at Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre, will be part of the sale. Picture: Nick Ponty.

Wigan-based JJB, which has 180 stores UK-wide and employs 4000 people, has been struggling for several years in the face of a high street slowdown and competition from rivals.

Earlier this month, JJB ended its merchandise deal with Rangers Football Club.

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