SPORTS equipment store, Decathlon has explains why they have decided to close their store in Harlow.

The store based off Edinburgh Way will be closing at the end of March.

A spokesperson said: “Decathlon UK has seen a rapid expansion of over 20 stores across the UK in the last five years, bringing high quality, affordable sportswear and equipment to more people than ever. This has seen the business revenue grow in line with business objectives.

“After a recent review of our physical estate we have decided to restructure some parts of the store network. Part of this means moving away from having several stores located close together, and towards diversifying our store locations across the UK in new areas where there is higher demand from existing customers. The purpose is to be more efficient, more relevant to our customers’ needs and protect the low prices we deliver every day.

“As such, after more than five years of providing advice and high-quality products to the local area, the Harlow store will close on 29th March 2020. Local shoppers will still be able to Click and Collect their orders via www.decathlon.co.uk to be delivered to their nearest Asda store, or visit the nearby Chelmsford, Chingford and Stevenage stores.

“All of the dedicated teammates from the Harlow store have been offered alternative roles within Decathlon, to allow them to remain part of the Decathlon UK team.”