Go Outdoors, the retailer owned by FTSE 100 giant JD Sports , has returned to profit whilst cutting additional jobs following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax increases, it has emerged.

The business said it had trimmed its workforce as it "faced significant cost headwinds" including the rise in the National Living Wage, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to City AM .

The staff reduction occurred despite Go Outdoors launching 27 new stores during the year ending 1 February, 2025.

Go Outdoors had already reduced its workforce from 2,534 to 2,382 in the previous financial year.

When contacted by City AM ., Go Outdoors declined to specify the precise number of staff reductions during its most recent financial period. Nevertheless, the figure will be disclosed this

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