In an exciting development for the South African retail landscape, The Foschini Group TFG has officially launched the first-ever JD Sports store in Cape Town, Cape town Etc reports.
The new store, situated in the bustling Canal Walk Shopping Centre, opened its doors last week. Canal Walk, South Africas largest mall and a key retail hub in the city, is owned predominantly by Hyprop, a leading listed property group.
The 780m2 store marks the entry of the UK-based sports fashion retailer into the South African market, thanks to a franchise partnership with TFG. This collaboration was first unveiled in March 2024, and its set to pave the way for further expansion with additional stores planned for cities across the country.
JD Sports, renowned for its global sportswear offerings, expressed its excitement about the launch on LinkedIn, highlighting that this flagship location is set to offer an exclusive selection of iconic brands such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance and The North Face.
Chris Rowan, JD Sports' International Franchise Director, shared his enthusiasm, saying, We are thrilled to see our first store in South Africa come to life. This marks a significant step in our international expansion strategy, and we look forward to providing South African customers with access to our distinctive product offerings. He also thanked the teams involved in making the store opening a reality, alongside the brand's partners who have supported JD Sports' global growth efforts.
