Decathlon - Reading

fatandwheezing
fatandwheezing Posts: 169
edited October 2010 in Road buying advice
The decathlon website says a reading store will be opening soon - does anyone know where this will be?

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  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    Forbury Retail Park (near the prison), opening late October apparently......
  • fatandwheezing
    fatandwheezing Posts: 169
    Not too far from the centre then, handy to know.

    Thanks
  • dag_on_a_bike
    dag_on_a_bike Posts: 581
    Is that a new store or is it going in to replace one of the existing retailers? Can't imagine there's enough room on the Forbury Retail Park for a typical, full-sized, Decathlon if it's a completely new store.
    There's no such thing as too old.
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    Its where a sports shop used to be - JJB sports I think. It was a pretty darn big store inside.
  • ChrisSA
    ChrisSA Posts: 455
    Oh dear. I will end up spending all my money...
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  • KateMcNeill
    KateMcNeill Posts: 4
    Hello!

    I can confirm to you all that Decathlon is opening it’s doors on the Forbury Retail Park, Reading on 21st October 2010.
    Work is underway on the site with the implantation of stock and a team is currently being recruited.
    Some of you have queried where we are setting up....we will be occupying two units, one of which used to be JJB Sports.

    There is a VIP Pre-Opening Evening on Wednesday 20th October 2010 for which I have a few spaces left.

    Exclusive VIP Opening Event at Decathlon Reading.
    Wednesday 20th October 2010
    -6.00pm-9pm
    -Goody Bag for each attendee including £10 gift voucher
    -Food and Drink
    -Activities and Talks throughout the evening
    -Special Sporting Celebrity

    If you would like an invitation to this exclusive event then please email me on kate.mcneill@decathlon.com with your name and contact details.
    NB This is an event by invitation only

    Likewise, please contact me if you are interested in recruitment opportunities or want to find out more about the store.

    Kate.
  • kitsunegari
    kitsunegari Posts: 131
    Can we have some free stuff? :lol:

    Actually on a serious note, what is the stock you carry like in comparison with the Decathlon stores in France? They are the only experience I have of the shop.
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    I'd be interested to know what cycling clothing and equipment you stock as well. Especially the big brands...
  • Bar Shaker
    Bar Shaker Posts: 2,313
    Best you guys take Kate upon her generous offer of a VIP pass then.
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  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    Bar Shaker wrote:
    Best you guys take Kate upon her generous offer of a VIP pass then.

    Or she could just tell us and I can decide whether a trip to Reading is worthwhile or not! Then again, Costco is in Reading, so it might not be an entirely wasted trip...
  • KateMcNeill
    KateMcNeill Posts: 4
    Hi guys,

    kitsunegari: There will be lots of giveaways in the Opening Week down in the store, and offers on items that are for that short period only. Good to hear that you have been in our stores over in France - the stock we have over here is exactly the same. Our 'in house' brand Btwin makes up most of our stock in store
    http://www.btwincycle.com/EN/.
    If you look at some bike reviews on the web/in specialist magazines, they always rate highly

    The Mad Rapper: As the above.
    Check out http://www.btwincycle.com/EN/. for a better idea of the range we will be carrying.
    It certainly is worth a trip over - especially if you have never been to a Decathlon store before.

    Bar Shaker: There are still places left at the VIP Opening Event so contact me if you wish to attend.

    I hope that helps you all - let me know if you have any other questions.

    Cheers

    Kate
  • Bar Shaker
    Bar Shaker Posts: 2,313
    Thanks Kate but I'm over in Essex so have Lakeside just down the road.

    Your biking shorts with the 'Comp Gel' chamois are the best I have ever worn.
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  • Slowshifter
    Slowshifter Posts: 10
    Bar Shaker, I have got to know! how did you get to try on Kate's shorts ?

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  • KateMcNeill
    KateMcNeill Posts: 4
    Hi guys,

    We have now reached full capacity for our VIP Launch night in Reading. Thanks to all of you that emailed me - I look forward to seeing you there.

    For those of you in the midlands, keep an eye out for upcoming news about our store opening in Wednesbury, Birmingham on November 18th. More details will follow......

    Hope you have all had an enjoyable weekend.

    Regards

    Kate

    p.s Slowshifter, you joker....... :)
  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    Ummm... don't want to seem rude, but how can it be a VIP evening when you've opened it up to the bottom-feeders who frequent this site? :D

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

    @ratsbey
  • KateMcNeill
    KateMcNeill Posts: 4
    Hey,

    Ratsbeyfus, It is a VIP opening, I have simply opened a select number of spots to forum users on here as I could see there was interest brewing.

    We want to invite a cross section of people from across the Berkshire community, and celebrate with those who are already talking about our imminent arrival.

    Hopefully we'll see you down at the store sometime

    :D

    Kate

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