JD SPORTS OPENS IN SA
Sports retailer JD Sports has opened two stores in South Africa.
In South Africa, the UK-based retailer forms part of The Foschini Group’s (TFG) franchise agreement with JD Sports.
The two stores, located in Eastgate Mall and Canal Walk in Cape Town, are the first of many stores to open over the next five years.
Customers can look forward to having access to the biggest sports and casualwear brands.
Business Tech reports TFG said that the partnership will showcase the unique retail strengths and capabilities of both retailers, bringing customers exclusive access to the latest styles and limited releases from some of the world’s largest brands.
Anthony Thunstrom, TFG’s CEO said they’re “delighted to bring JD Sports to South Africa. Our sports brands have strong experience and depth in the local market, and the JD Sports presence will amplify TFG’s leadership position in the market”.
TFG said they plan to open 50 to 60 new JD Sports stores over the next five years.
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