Pre-tax profit increased for British clothes retailer JD Sports Fashion in 2023 compared to 2022, the company reported on Friday. JD Sports Fashion reported that, on a 53-week basis, fiscal 2024 profit before tax was £811.2 million ($1.03 billion) compared to £486.7 million, for the 52-week period the previous year. Earnings per ordinary share was 10.45 pence compared to 3.65 pence. Profit before tax and adjusting items for the 53-week period was £917.2 million, down 7.5%. Adjusted basic earnings per share was 12.14 pence, down 9.1%. Revenue increased 2.7% to £10.4 billion. Sales growth in con…