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Frasers Group to buy German sports retailer SportScheck

Published 17/10/2023, 09:09
Frasers Group to buy German sports retailer SportScheck
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Sharecast - The company - which owns House of Fraser, Sports Direct (LON:FRAS) and Flannels, among others - said the deal will enable it to grow its presence in Germany, one of the biggest sports markets in Europe and a key focus area for the sports segment.

SportScheck has over 75 years of expertise in sports retail, with 34 stores in prime city locations across Germany, revenue of around €350m, and a loyal customer base of over 13m visitors per year.

Chief executive officer Michael Murray said: "Acquiring the leading sporting goods retailer in Germany is a big step in our journey to becoming the number one sports retailer in EMEA - and we are delighted to do this with the full support of major global brand partners, Adidas (ETR:ADSGN) and Nike (NYSE:NKE).

"Growing and expanding our sports business is a key focus area in becoming an international retail business. The German market represents a huge opportunity for us, and we look forward to bringing our experience, resources and relationships to strengthen the SportScheck business."

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