JD sports is a British sports fashion retail company. Its founders are John Wardle and David Makin. The full name is JD Sports Fashion plc, which is the UK's leading retailer of sports shoes and sportswear and the gathering place of the world's top sports brands. At present, it has more than 800 stores in 12 countries including the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Asia and Australia, and is also a supplier and sponsor of many football associations and teams.