Sports retailer Decathlon has opened its next part of the ongoing Canadian expansion, a flagship store in Markham’s CF Markville shopping centre.
The 35,000 sq. ft. location features a focus on products for badminton, tennis, hiking and classic Canadian winter sports.
“Deciding on opening a Decathlon location in CF Markville in Markham was a no-brainer for me,” said Bjorn Bosmans, Ontario Leader for Decathlon Canada. “It is another great community in the Greater Toronto Area where we can sustainably share the benefits and pleasures of practicing sport. We are looking forward to building strong ties with the community and showing them everything Decathlon has to offer.”
CF Markville and the community of Markham has been on the radar for the France-based retailer, as it checks all the boxes for prime expansion.
“It means we can continue our mission to make the pleasure and benefits of practicing sports accessible to the many customers in the GTA, “said Marie-Lou Blais, Communications Leader at Decathlon Canada. “With our new location in Markham, you only need to drive approximately 20 minutes to discover a Decathlon location within the GTA. The store is located close to the 401 Highway and therefore, makes it more accessible and convenient for the people of Markham.”
“Decathlon Markham is a larger location within the GTA with the purpose of providing a wider range of products to the community. With that being said, we look forward to creating solid ties within the community and have our products showcase what they can do with the incredible community partners we have met, and look forward to meeting. We have seen an enthusiastic response during our opening weekend about our multiple test zones and we feel this location has a strong potential to demonstrate the quality behind every product.”
The store opened to the public on Black Friday, November 25th, 2022.
“Behind the scenes was a team of passionate Decathlon teammates who have been working for months upon months to bring life to Decathlon Markham. The store is in great hands under the leadership of Angela Henein, and ready for this upcoming gift giving season,” shared Blais.
Decathlon Markham is the latest store to open in the GTA as part of the Decathlon Canada expansion, joining a list of locations that include Burlington, Vaughan, Brampton, Scarborough and the ‘Decathlon City’ location at Union Station in Downtown Toronto.
With this being the last opening for 2022, the brand looks to next year as an opportunity of growth within the Canadian retail market.
“We are ready to welcome and share our passion for sports this winter season. We are currently working on plans toward a 2023 expansion and further connecting with the GTA community,” said Blais.”
With more than 1,700 stores in over 60 countries around the world, Decathlon is a world-renowned brand that designs, manufactures, tests, and sells apparel and equipment for over 65 different sports. Decathlon teams provide a complete sports experience through in-store gyms, product test areas and sports classes, as well as physical and virtual activities for the community.
Decathlon Canada, represented by real estate advisory firm Oberfeld Snowcap, has fourteen current Canadian locations.
