Bassetlaw District Council is bringing a hugely popular store back to the Priory Centre as it moves forward with its plans to regenerate a key town centre site.
Sports Direct – leading international retailer of sports and fitness footwear, clothing and equipment – will return to its previous unit and rejoin the centre’s line-up in the next few weeks.
Creating over 10 new job opportunities for the community, the new store signals renewed investment and fresh momentum for the centre.
Spanning 6,000 sq. ft, the elevated store will bring a diverse offering of the world’s best sports and lifestyle brands including Nike, adidas, PUMA, and Skechers.
This announcement swiftly follows the positive news about the progress of preparations on site to revitalise the centre and move forward with ambitions to attract further retail and leisure offers.
Demolition is currently taking place on site, ahead of a further phase of development that will create an exciting mix of leisure, entertainment, and dining facilities including a climbing wall, indoor adventure play area, a bowling alley and more.
Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Cabinet Member for Identity, Planning and Place, said: “With preparations for the redevelopment of the Priory Centre now well underway, we are pleased to welcome Sports Direct back to the centre as part of its revitalisation.
“This is a big boost for the centre and we are confident that this move will help to attract the attention of more national, regional and independent businesses to this exciting project.”
