After warning last month that U.S. sales were decelerating, the U.K.-based parent of Finish Line, Hibbett and other banners said H1 adjusted profit before tax dropped 20% to £282 million ($381 mm) from £351 million, as total revenues slipped 1% to £5,899 million ($7,972 mm) from £5,940 million. Across all banners, comps declined 2.8% for the half. JD reiterated its full-year guidance for between £700 and £800 million of adjusted PBT, which it lowered by £50 million in Sep. CEO Regis Schultz said the retailer continues to face a difficult trading ... Log in to view full article.