The leading global sports fashion retailer, has opened the doors to its biggest JD store in the world at Manchester’s iconic Trafford Centre.
Launched on Saturday, this unit sets a new benchmark for its stores worldwide and the landmark opening demonstrates JD’s commitment to redefining the retail experience globally.
This is the ultimate destination for fresh fits and exclusive flex with the Trafford Centre store having undergone a transformative expansion, more than tripling its retail space to 41,000sq ft. Located in one of the UK’s most iconic shopping spots, the new store is set to turn heads with JD’s biggest ever store front – a huge 92m.
Régis Schultz, Chief Executive Officer of JD Sports Fashion Plc, said: “The opening of our largest store in the world at Trafford Centre is a proud and landmark moment for JD. We see the world through the mindset of our customer, know what they want and set the trends for them. This opening showcases JD’s relentless drive to bring our global customers exceptional retail experiences and differentiated product, backed by our strong brand partnerships. At the same time, it’s a celebration of our roots – Manchester has been close to the heart of JD’s journey since we opened our first store in Bury in 1981. As we continue to expand our footprint across the world, the Trafford Centre store represents the future of JD: bold, forward-thinking and deeply connected to the communities we serve.”
Inside the store, shoppers will find the hottest drops from global sportswear giants as well as special takeovers from Nike, adidas, PUMA, On Running and JD brand exclusives from Unlike Humans and more. Expected to welcome an annual footfall of nearly four million visitors, the revamped Trafford Centre store is a key milestone in the Group’s ‘JD Brand First’ strategic pillar, demonstrating investment in its retail footprint to drive customer engagement, brand loyalty and financial performance.
