Decathlon vaults into 35,000 sq ft city store
Central Leeds retail and leisure destination, Trinity, has signed a new flagship store for sports and lifestyle giant Decathlon UK.
Decathlon has taken the former BHS store on Boar Lane, for a store which will span 35,000 sq ft over two floors.
It will include large showrooms featuring a full array of sportswear and equipment.
The store will open later this month initially focusing on click & collect and essential items only, ahead of the full launch in April, adhering to Government guidelines.
It includes a Covid-secure initiative ‘Click & Drive’, where customers’ products are brought out to their cars.
The brand will also operate a workshop service, helping to keep customers active by repairing items such as bikes, kayaks, and tents.
The latest addition to the brand’s expanding portfolio is its second in the region, bringing the UK total to 44 stores.
James Hutchinson, portfolio manager at Trinity owner Landsec, said: “We’ve already seen an incredible response on our social media channels to this exciting new anchor store.
“Our shoppers are counting down the days until the Decathlon launch, tangible evidence of Landsec’s work at Trinity, bringing the heart of Leeds back to life.”
David Baker, Decathlon Leeds store manager, added: “Since my first day at Decathlon, it has been a dream of mine to open a store in my home city of Leeds.
“I am very excited that we can help make sport more accessible to people in the city.
“We’ve already built strong relationships with a number of partners, including Leeds Dock Running and Cycling Club, and Active Leeds. We can’t wait to connect with all the sports enthusiasts in and around Leeds.
“We have spent a lot of time during the pandemic making sure our offer at Trinity is perfectly tailored to the local customer needs, and we’re in no doubt that this vibrant city will embrace Decathlon Leeds as the go-to store for all sports-related products and services.”
JLL and Time Retail Partners acted for Landsec at Trinity Leeds. Decathlon dealt direct.
