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SportsDirect Malaysia opens its largest store

By Wei ZhangMalaysia
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SportsDirect Malaysia has opened its largest store yet in the country, at Section 51A.

The British sporting goods retailer’s new Petaling Jaya flagship, together with sister company MST Golf, comprise a 41,000sqft joint destination that is the largest sporting goods retail outlet in the country. The opening reflects the reportedly significant success of the brand in Malaysia.

Divided into zones for easier navigation, the new SportsDirect Malaysia stores sells a broad range of international sporting brands.

SportsDirect Malaysia MD Paul Gibbons said: “We are committed to be the leading sports and lifestyle retailer internationally by offering our customers an unrivalled range of high quality leading brands. This store alone carries an inventory of over 23,000 pairs of sports shoes to cover all our consumer requirements”.

Questions & Answers

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Where is SportsDirect Malaysia's new flagship store located?

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The new SportsDirect Malaysia flagship store is located in Petaling Jaya, specifically at Section 51A. This is their largest store in the country to date.

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What is the total size of the new joint retail destination?

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The new joint destination, which includes SportsDirect Malaysia and its sister company MST Golf, comprises 41,000 square feet. This makes it the largest sporting goods retail outlet in Malaysia.

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What is Paul Gibbons' stated goal for SportsDirect Malaysia?

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Paul Gibbons aims for SportsDirect to be the leading international sports and lifestyle retailer. He stated this would be achieved by offering customers an unrivalled range of high-quality leading brands.

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How many pairs of sports shoes are stocked in the new store?

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The new SportsDirect Malaysia store carries an inventory of over 23,000 pairs of sports shoes. This extensive selection is intended to cover all consumer requirements at the location.

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