JD Sports Malaysia expansion plans
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JD Sports Malaysia has ventured into the provinces with its first Penang and Malacca stores.
The Penang outlet is at Sunway Carnival, and the Malacca store at Mahkota Parade.
This follows six other stores for the British sneaker and sportswear retailer in Malaysia, the latest opening in Putrajay’s IOI City Mall in November.
Meanwhile, a JD Sports Singapore Instagram account has surfaced, indicating the retailer may open a store there.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific locations have been chosen for JD Sports' new stores in Penang and Malacca?
Which specific locations have been chosen for JD Sports' new stores in Penang and Malacca?
The new JD Sports stores are located at Sunway Carnival in Penang and Mahkota Parade in Malacca. These mark the retailer's first expansion into the Malaysian provinces, following previous openings in other areas.
Q.How many JD Sports stores were already operating in Malaysia before these provincial expansions?
How many JD Sports stores were already operating in Malaysia before these provincial expansions?
Prior to the openings in Penang and Malacca, JD Sports had established six other stores in Malaysia. The most recent of these was at IOI City Mall in Putrajaya, which opened its doors to customers in November.
Q.Is there any indication that JD Sports plans to expand beyond Malaysia in Southeast Asia?
Is there any indication that JD Sports plans to expand beyond Malaysia in Southeast Asia?
Yes, there is an indication that JD Sports might be looking to expand into Singapore. A JD Sports Singapore Instagram account has recently surfaced, suggesting the retailer could be planning to open a store there.
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