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Frasers Group & MAP Active to launch Sports Direct in Asian markets

25 Mar '25
2 min read
Frasers Group & MAP Active to launch Sports Direct in Asian markets
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Insights

  • Frasers Group is expanding its partnership with MAP Active to launch Sports Direct in India, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia, while growing further in Indonesia.
  • The long-term plan targets over 350 stores, combining Sports Direct's brand strength with MAP Active's regional expertise to set new standards in sports retail across southern Asia.
Frasers Group plc ("Frasers" or "The Group") announces the expansion of its existing partnership with MAP Active - leading sports, fashion and distributor operator in south Asia - to launch Sports Direct in five new markets, unlocking ambitious growth plans to open over 350 stores in the region long-term.

Leveraging Sports Direct's leading sporting goods proposition and own brands, the Group will utilise MAP Active's infrastructure, local expertise and distributed brands to position Sports Direct as the premier sports retailer in the region.

With support from Frasers Group's major brand partners, this expansion will set a new benchmark for the sports retail sector in these markets. This latest strategic partnership between Frasers Group and MAP Active will see Sports Direct expand further into Indonesia, as well as enter India, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Michael Murray, CEO of Frasers Group said: "We're excited to announce further expansion of our successful partnership with MAP Active to five dynamic new markets where we see potential for long-term growth. Building on Sports Direct's proven sports retail proposition and MAP Active's market expertise, we look forward to growing our footprint and offering best-in-class brands to consumers in the region."

V.P. Sharma, Group CEO of PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk said, "We are proud to deepen our partnership with Frasers Group, leveraging our extensive retail network and outstanding service to bring Sports Direct's world-class offerings to customers across southern Asia. Our shared vision for excellence in sports retail will enable us to create immersive brand experiences, drive engagement, and set new standards for the industry in this vibrant region."

Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged.

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