EXEC: JD Sports Fashion Sees Tough Q2 Footwear Sales Trends Outside Running

The parent of Hibbett, JD, Finish Line, DTLR and Shoe Palace in the U.S. and multiple other sports, outdoor and footwear banners across Europe and Asia Pacific, said the North America region saw the "most acute impact" in Q2, reflecting a slower quarter for high-"heat footwear product" and the timing of "back-to-school" demand.