JD Sports has outlined its plans for its Wellgosh store in Nottingham after the company announced it would be closing its Wellgosh shops after more than 35 years in business. JD Sports has three stores operating under the brand across the Midlands, including in Clumber Street.
Wellgosh started out as an independent clothes shop in Leicester but was bought by JD Sports in January 2021. Wellgosh confirmed it would be closing in a statement on Tuesday, February 28. "It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the closing down of Wellgosh. For over 35 years, Leicester has been the beating heart of our brand and we are grateful to our store teams and the dedicated community that we have created. Our website and stores will close shortly," it said.Now, a JD spokesperson has confirmed to LeicestershireLive what is happening with Wellgosh's three shops, in Leicester, Nottingham and Birmingham.
According to the JD website, Size? was established in 2000, to specialise in "supplying the finest products from the best brands in footwear, apparel and accessories". Outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland, Size? has stores in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.