On August 28, 2026, the Slovak competition authority (PMÚ) commenced proceedings regarding a proposed merger that would grant BDS Sport Group LTD exclusive control over Marketing Investment Group Slovakia s.r.o.

BDS Sport Group, based in Limassol, Cyprus, operates in Slovakia through its retail brands SPORT VISION and BUZZ. Meanwhile, Marketing Investment Group Slovakia, located in Bratislava, is known for its JD SPORTS and SIZEER stores, both online and offline.

The merger falls under the retail sectors of clothing and footwear, specifically categorized as G 47.71 for specialized clothing retail and G 47.72 for specialized footwear retail.

The PMÚ invites third parties, including individuals and legal entities, to submit their comments, objections, and information regarding the announced merger. The authority encourages timely submissions to ensure they can be considered during the initial phase of the merger assessment.