Back in 2019, we were shook when Centrepoint announced Metro would be moving out as one of their anchor tenants.
But news of Decathlon Orchard – a sportswear & equipment brand – moving in, became a cause for celebration for many fitspo citizens.
Flash forward to almost a year later, it seems Orchard’s branch is almost ready to open its doors to the public, according to Decathlon’s Facebook post on Thursday (27 Aug).
We’ve helped you do a little homework – aka a virtual tour of the premises – so you can decide if it’s worth heading down. Safe-distancing requirements still apply, of course.
The brand updated fans on how the store’s makeover was progressing, sharing that they couldn’t wait for the grand opening in 2 weeks on Saturday (12 Sep).
Pictures posted of a sleekly designed store space with triangular florescent lights gave patrons a teaser of what to expect.
A large photo mural of local canoeists in action also adorned the second floor — accessible by an escalator.
Decathlon has made headlines before for their push to use technology to reinvent the conventional retail & sporting goods industry.
From free foot scans, to an entirely automated inventory, Kallang’s branch was a cool glimpse into retail spaces in 2020 and beyond.
We expect to see similar innovations in Orchard’s first outlet and hopefully as many bargains on badminton rackets, sports shoes & track pants.
A centrally accessible sportswear outlet like Decathlon will definitely be a wonderful addition to the town’s main shopping district.
You can access Centrepoint easily, via a short walk away from Somerset MRT station.
Here’s a detailed map on how to get there.
Decathlon Orchard
Opens On: 12 Sep
Opening Hours: TBD
Address: 176 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238843
Nearest MRT: Somerset Station
Let us know if you’re excited for Decathlon to move into Orchard, or if you’re going to miss the large Metro outlet — one of the OG department stores in the 90s.
Featured image adapted from Decathlon on Facebook.
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