JD Sports is reportedly planning to open its first JD Sports-bannered store in Canada in the second half of this year, through its subsidiary Onepointfive Ventures there.++++The Leisure Collective appointed former Smith global brand director, Eric Carlson to president, Americas, at the surf equipment and eyewear distributor.++++Dexshell tapped Back River Group as its Canadian distributor ... Log in to view full article.