Decathlon Sports India, has unveiled its first retail outlet in Kerala. With an area of over 35,000 sq.ft., Decathlon Kalamassery will be the largest sports goods retail store in India. Decathlon will house more than 40 sports goods and over 4000 sports products and equipment under one roof and be a converging point for sports enthusiasts and people with an interest in fitness from across Kerala.
Decathlon designs, manufactures and sells products under the flagship brand called ‘Oxylane’, sports products and equipment that are technically superior and affordable to everyone. The sports equipment range caters to the needs of beginners as well as experts. The Decathlon Store at Kalamassery offers a wide range of sports and fitness products such as cricket,football, basketball, boating equipments etc.
The large open space at a Decathlon store ensures that sports enthusiasts can try the products before purchase. Breathable T-shirts, easy net badminton, expandable roll net, micro fiber towels, fold out bags, photo-chromatic glasses, GPS watches, etc. are only the barest hint of what is actually available at the store. “We have something for everyone – our youngest customer are 6 months infants and our start range is “Our 99/-“ products.”
Globally, Decathlon is present in 18 countries and operates around 769 stores worldwide. In India, Decathlon has stores in Zirakpur and Ludhiana in the North; Ahmedabad and Mumbai-Thane in the west, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Kochi in the South. Speaking on the launch of the first retail outlet in Kerala, Thomas De Lizaso, Regional Manager, Decathlon India said, “Our store at Kalamassery will serve as an easily accessible and ideal avenue for sports enthusiasts. Our main motto is to make the pleasure and benefits of sports accessible to all. We invite all residents of Kochi and Kalamassery to visit our new store and enjoy our range of products.”
