A huge GO Outdoors store in Essex is set to close for good after serving the community for over a decade. The popular camping brand has confirmed its Basildon store will officially be closing soon with a huge final sale.
Is go outdoors shutting down?
Go Outdoors has been placed in and acquired back out of administration in a pre-pack deal by its former and now current owner JD Sports. A fundamental restructuring of the retailer has been deemed necessary with coronavirus having forced the closure of its 67 stores across the country.
What’s happening with go outdoors?
JD Sports buys Go Outdoors back out of administration
JD Sports has bought its subsidiary Go Outdoors back for £56.5m in a bid to renegotiate better rents with landlords after putting the business into administration earlier this week.
Why is go outdoors closed?
Peter Cowgill, executive chairman of JD Sports, said, “As a consequence of Covid-19, Go Outdoors was no longer viable as previously structured and would have absorbed capital at an unsustainable rate for the foreseeable future.
When did go outdoors close?
This comes after the council approved plans in June 2021 which will see either the whole or half of Brunel Retail Park demolished and turned into a logistics warehouse. The final trading day is expected to be 13 February; however, a new site is yet to be decided upon.
Where has GO Outdoors moved?
ONE of Swindon’s most recognisable empty units is set to be brought back to life. Go Outdoors has confirmed it will move to the former Toys R Us site in Oxford Road after closing its store in Ocotal Way store.
Where is the largest GO Outdoors in the UK?
GO Outdoors is the UK’s largest specialist retailer of camping equipment, tents, outdoor clothing and footwear offering a range of products from beginner to the more advanced. GO Outdoors at the Urban Exchange covers a massive 55 000 sqft.
When did JD Buy GO Outdoors?
The retail giant completed the acquisition of the sports and athleisurewear retail chain in 2017. In November 2016 the deal was signed, including £16m of net debt. Then in May 2017 the Competition and Markets Authority approved the £112m deal.
How long does a GO Outdoors membership card last?
12 months
2.7 A Member’s Card is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase or time of its registration, whichever is sooner. When your Member’s Card has expired or is due to expire, you can renew it in any of our stores.
Is GO Outdoors the same as millets?
JD’s outdoors division includes Go Outdoors, Blacks and Millets. Go Outdoors has a a store in Gloucester, Blacks has a store in Cheltenham and Millets has stores in Stroud and Cheltenham.
Is GO Outdoors owned by blacks?
Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd. is a British retailer, headquartered in Bury, Greater Manchester, England which owns the British outdoor retailers Blacks, Millets and Ultimate Outdoors.
Blacks Outdoor Retail.
| Type | Private (subsidiary) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1861 in Greenock |
| Headquarters | Bury, United Kingdom |
| Area served | UK |
| Key people | CEO Lee Bagnall |
Who used to own GO Outdoors?
JOHN Graham doesn’t do things by halves. In March 2007, when his outdoor retail chain GO Outdoors was on the brink of rapid expansion, he seriously injured himself in a motorbike accident, breaking his neck and pelvis in two places and destroying his right hand and elbow, among other injuries.
How many GO Outdoors stores in UK?
58
Top 4 Countrys with the most GO Outdoors stores
| Country | Number of stores | Population per store |
|---|---|---|
| England | 58 (87%) | 970.47K |
| Wales | 4 (6%) | 788.25K |
| Scotland | 4 (6%) | 1.37M |
| Northern Ireland | 1 (1%) | 1.89M |
How many stores does GO Outdoors have?
Go Outdoors has 67 stores across the UK and has lost £291.1 million in the six months to August 3 last year.
How much is GO Outdoors staff discount?
Here at GO Outdoors we want to equip and inspire everybody to get outdoors for less, and love it as much as we do! Working with local and national groups is important to us and we are passionate about supporting you with your chosen outdoor activities. An Extra 15% Off* All Day, Every Day!
Can I return to store GO Outdoors?
In Store. All items can be returned to any GO Outdoors store for FREE. Just take the goods you want to return accompanied with the dispatch note or receipt and the store team will be happy to assist you. If you paid using a credit or debit card please make sure you have this with you so we can process a refund.
Did outdoor world go out of business?
Outdoor World Sporting Goods is conducting liquidation sales at its last store in Capitola, CA. Its store in Santa Cruz, CA recently closed and a third location in Seaside, CA never re-opened after the pandemic emerged.
How many employees GO Outdoors?
2,400 employees
Summary. GO Outdoors is the UK’s largest retailer of outdoor equipment and have a predominantly part-time workforce of 2,400 employees.
Do they allow dogs in GO Outdoors?
All GO Outdoors branches are now dog friendly.
Where to live in the UK if you love the outdoors?
These outdoorsy towns manage to combine knockout locations with plenty to do on the doorstep.
- Aviemore.
- Llanberis.
- Kendal.
- Sheffield.
- Fort William.
- Keswick.
- Kirkby Lonsdale.
Where is the UK’s biggest range?
The Avonmouth distribution centre has an area of over 1,250,000 sq ft and is the largest single footprint warehouse in the United Kingdom. The Thorne distribution centre has an area of over 750,000 sq ft.