Decathlon opening in Bochum: expectations disappointed!
Decathlon opening in Bochum: expectations disappointed!
On April 11, 2025, the multi -sports specialist Decathlon opened a new branch in the Ruhr Park in Bochum. This opening attracted numerous visitors, but the joy was clouded by some disappointments. Customers primarily criticized the small sales area of only 1,000 square meters, especially compared to the branch in Herne, which has an area of 6,000 square meters.
The new Bochum branch is often referred to as the "mini-decathlon" and only covers the basic requirement of sporting goods. Many customers expressed the desire to continue to visit the larger branch in Herne, as a larger and more comprehensive range is available there. Customers also complained that many articles were not in stock.
opening times and location
The opening times of the new branch are from Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The branch is located between Maison du Monde and Böhmer shoes in the Ruhr Park. Decathlon also offers a Click & Collect service through which customers can collect their online orders in the branch.
The opening of Decathlon in Bochum is part of a larger plan. The company intends to open a total of 60 new locations in Germany by 2027. Bochum marks the 91st location of the company in Germany.
fire and delay in Recklinghausen
The opening of a new location in the Palais Vest in Recklinghausen on April 11, 2025 was also planned. However, due to a fire on January 17, 2025, which was triggered by a technical defect, this was postponed for a few weeks. At the time of the incident, there were no employees in the branch, so there was no injured person. The exact cause of the fire will continue to be examined.The Recklinghausen-Store, which will also include an area of around 1,000 m², is welcomed as a new anchor partner in the Palais Vest, which offers a total of around 100 shops on a sales area of 45,600 m². A new opening date for the Recklinghausen branch has not yet been confirmed, which is due to the company's fans.
market development in the sporting goods trade
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