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People are only just realising what JD Sports stands for and it’s blowing their minds

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Ex ITV News presenter Alastair Stewart posed the question to his 81k followers. He asked: "Without Google, do you know what the name Asda derives from?" The question sparked hundreds of responses from people, with many amazed. Asda came into existence in 1965 when the two companies merged together to form a superstore.

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Birmingham Mail

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Shoppers ask 'since when' after realising what JD Sports stands for

The brand was created in 1981 with the first store opening in London in 1989

2 years ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Leicester Mercury

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Shoppers 'mindblown' after realising what Asda stands for

Many were adamant that the name stood for 'Associate Dairies', which prompted Asda's social media team to clear it up

2 years ago·Leicester, United Kingdom

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The Sun

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People are only just realising what JD Sports stands for and it’s blowing their minds

WE ALL love a cheeky shop in JD Sports, whether it’s for trainers or a new tracksuit. But have you ever wondered what the name actually means? PAPeople are stunned after realising what JD stands for in JD Sports[/caption] Well if you have wondered what the ‘JD” stands for, then you’ve come to the right place. The popular sports shop was in fact named after the founders of the brand, John Wardle and David Makin, hence the name ‘JD’. The brand was…

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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