JD Sports' profits boosted by fashion for fitness wear

The fashion for wearing running shoes and tracksuits as day-to-day clothing has given JD Sports a spring in its step as it reported record profits.

The "athleisure" trend led to an 81% increase in pre-tax profits last year to £238.4m.

Even the previously loss-making outdoor brands, Millets and Blacks, have made money for the first time since JD Sports acquired them.

But the company warned of possible inflationary pressures later this year.