SGDecathlon has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 50% stake in Sport 2000 France, a subsidiary of Céraclès Coopérative, aiming to strengthen its presence in French ski resorts. Under the agreement, Sport 2000 stores will remain independently operated through a franchise model, but Decathlon will gain entry into the ski rental market and expand its product availability in the French Alps and Pyrenees. Decathlon’s chief business officer for Europe, Jérémy Angelard, emphasized the need to grow both its product range and service offerings to capture more of the sports market. The acquisition would grant Decathlon access to several other Céraclès retail chains, including Mondovélo and Espace Montagne, adding to its existing 325 stores in France. The deal is still pending regulatory approval, and the financial terms were not disclosed.
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