Sports Direct

[SueEllen]

Actually, Pets at Home is one type of shop allowed to remain open.

(And if Sports Direct hadn't been so greedy they could have kept Evans Cycles open too.)

Oh no where will UberEats and Deliveroo couriers going to get their bike supplies. They are going to have to be organised and find somewhere cheaper....

[cojak]

Luckily pressure from everyone moaning has made Sports Direct close.

Pets At Home is the next target...

Actually, Pets at Home is one type of shop allowed to remain open.

(And if Sports Direct hadn't been so greedy they could have kept Evans Cycles open too.)

[minestrone]

This is the same trick Mr Spoons tried and pulled off. Threaten to keep stuff open until the government comes in and offers money to close.

So blindingly obvious, yet nobody sees it.

[SueEllen]

Ah, but SD relies heavily on impulse buying once you are in the shop.

Considered online purchasing of only stuff we need is not in his business plan.

Luckily pressure from everyone moaning has made Sports Direct close.

Pets At Home is the next target...

[cojak]

Especially when you can order online from Sports Direct and the delivery services are now an essential support that will remain available so people don't need to go out as much.

I had a new pair of running shoes delivered yesterday after getting 50% off online. Though now the gyms are closed there are likely too many out and about exercising so it requires awareness to dodge others to keep distance. I was running down the road this morning to keep away from others, now the roads are so quiet.

Ah, but SD relies heavily on impulse buying once you are in the shop.

Considered online purchasing of only stuff we need is not in his business plan.

[AtW]

Though now the gyms are closed there are likely too many out and about exercising so it requires awareness to dodge others to keep distance.

It’s like Frogger only you die 14 days later...

[Hobosapien]

You can buy footwear, including crap trainers, from supermarkets if you are desperate.

You can buy leisure wear and sports clothes from supermarkets or online.

You can buy sporting items online.

In short there is absolutely no reason for Sports Direct to have their stores open.

Especially when you can order online from Sports Direct and the delivery services are now an essential support that will remain available so people don't need to go out as much.

I had a new pair of running shoes delivered yesterday after getting 50% off online. Though now the gyms are closed there are likely too many out and about exercising so it requires awareness to dodge others to keep distance. I was running down the road this morning to keep away from others, now the roads are so quiet.

[wattaj]

...In short there is absolutely no reason for Sports Direct to have their stores open.

One casually wonders just how much debt has financed Ashley's rise up the high street.

[BrilloPad]

You can buy footwear, including crap trainers, from supermarkets if you are desperate.

You can buy leisure wear and sports clothes from supermarkets or online.

You can buy sporting items online.

In short there is absolutely no reason for Sports Direct to have their stores open.

Lets be clear. Mike Ashley's wealth comes first.

[SueEllen]

Lots of people trying on footwear tried by lots of other people is nice virus hotspot

You can buy footwear, including crap trainers, from supermarkets if you are desperate.

You can buy leisure wear and sports clothes from supermarkets or online.

You can buy sporting items online.

In short there is absolutely no reason for Sports Direct to have their stores open.

[AtW]

Lots of people trying on footwear tried by lots of other people is nice virus hotspot

[SueEllen]

Since people can't go out for non-essential items then he's not going to sell much. It's not like he is Screwfix or something which sells to the trade, so he will end up closing his stores anyway.

[DealorNoDeal]

Mike Ashley = +

[BrilloPad]

Is your local leisure centre "The Drey" still open?

[AtW]

“ But Sports Direct said it would remain open "where possible" as it was "uniquely well placed to help keep the UK as fit and healthy as possible".”

Coronavirus: Sports Direct vows to keep shops open despite new curbs - BBC News