The UK’s fastest growing outdoor retailer GO Outdoors is to open five new superstores in Scotland in the next two years. The expansion will begin in March when its second Scottish superstore opens in Clydebank. In a break with traditional outdoor store layouts the new store will feature a centre-piece family-friendly five-metre high indoor climbing wall will allow customers to experience indoor rock climbing.
GO Outdoors already operates Scotland’s largest outdoor superstore in Coatbridge. The 70,000 square feet store opened in 2007.
In addition to the new superstore in Clydebank, the Sheffield-based company is targeting two more openings in the Glasgow area; one in Edinburgh; and, one in Aberdeen.
GO Outdoors managing director John Graham said, “Scotland has huge strategic importance for GO Outdoors. Our superstore in Coatbridge has been a huge success since it opened just over two years ago. And we are confident that our next five stores in Scotland will be just as popular.
“We’re proud to be retailing in Scotland. It’s an irresistible location for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Scotland has a wealth of active camping, walking, caravanning, cycling and climbing communities as passionate about outdoor pursuits as we are. That’s a great combination.
“The new five-store plan for Scotland brings the pace of expansion into line with our rapid growth south of the border.”