Go Outdoors to open ‘biggest ever outdoor retail shop’ in ex-John Lewis unit
Go Outdoors is set to open Europe’s “biggest ever outdoor retail shop” as it takes over the former John Lewis store in York’s Vangarde Shopping Park.
The 125,000 sq ft site will feature more than 380 brands across walking, camping and caravanning, watersports, running, fishing, horse riding, and climbing. It will also house its new concept cafe, Alpine Café.
The superstore has created more than 42 new jobs at the outdoors retailer, with 28 staff joining from its old GO Outdoors York shop.
The store will begin trading on 23 August, with a grand opening weekend held over 7 and 8 September, hosted by brand ambassador and TV star Helen Skelton.
GO Outdoors CEO Lee Bagnall said: “I am extremely excited and proud to open the biggest outdoor store in Europe. I am thrilled to be able to bring the very best brands, products and services to our customers in York, in our new game changing flagship store.”
