As the weather continues to promise longer days and brighter skies, the wonderful outdoors begins to look more inviting every day.
Whether you're a novice at running or an expert camper, making sure you have the right gear to get you to your destination is important. From the right shoes to the perfect equipment, tackling the outdoor world can be an expensive hobby - but it doesn't have to be.
Helping you make the most of your next adventure, Cotswold Outdoor is now opening a new outlet store in Leicester. Spanning across two floors and full to the brim with all your favourite brands, the new store will see a complete re-brand, making it even easier for you to find the things you love.
Currently operating as Cotswold Outdoor and Runners Need, the new makeover will see the two brands merge together, making it even easier for you to get the best of both worlds all in one place.
The new outlet store is set to officially open on Monday, June 3, with new signage and a shop refurb helping to shout about the wonderful offerings that can be found once you step inside.
Excited about the new transition, store manager Gareth May said: "Myself and the team are really excited to welcome people back through the doors. Whether you're a new customer or you've been shopping with us for some time, we can't wait to show you the range of stock we have in store at amazing prices."
Find your favourites
Although the new outlet store may be getting a facelift, you can still find it in the same great location in Highcross Shopping Centre, with a range of new brands available too.
Gareth said: "We offered a lot of brands in-store before, but now we're making the move to becoming an outlet store we can offer even more. From North Face and Rab to Patagonia and FjallRaven, customers will be able to shop a much wider range.
"If they're used to shopping with us online they will now find a lot of the same items and brands by coming into store, which is great because it gives people the chance to try things on, ask questions and see if it is the right product for them."
As well as introducing new stock at better prices, the Cotswold Outdoor outlet store will continue to offer the same great services by Runners Need, such as gait analysis.
Dedicated to runners and designed to offer a comprehensive shoe fitting service, the gait analysis takes approximately 30 minutes and gives you specialist advice on which type of shoe might be the correct one for you and your needs.
Available to book online, the service involves using a treadmill to help determine which type of shoe is the right one for you based on factors such as foot shape, terrain, pronation, and the amount of support needed.
Once the analysis is complete, the friendly team can talk you through your results and help you try on matching options in different styles and brands until you find what you are comfortable with.
Service with a smile
Going into a store that appears to be full of expert shoppers can be intimidating, especially when you are starting out on your outdoor journey.
Like all Cotswold Outdoor stores, the Leicester outlet has a team of experienced and friendly staff on hand to help with your every need, so whether you're making your first step into nature or you're preparing for your next adventure, you can always get the right advice.
Speaking about why he thinks the new Cotswold Outdoor outlet store will stand out from other discount shops offering similar brands, Gareth said: "It's all about the service. Although a lot of customers coming the store are experienced in the outdoors and know what they are looking for, there are also people that might be apprehensive about shopping with us because they don't know which are the right items to buy.
"What I would say to those people is come on in and have a chat with us. Each member of staff is well-trained in helping you find the right gear, but not all of them were outdoor experts before they started - some enjoy long hikes up hillsides and camping in the middle of fields and some simply enjoy a weekend stroll or a run around the block every now and then.
"Having that mix of friendly staff with all different backgrounds means that whatever kind of product you're after and for whatever kind of reason, there is someone on hand who understands your needs, and so can advise in the perfect way."
Find out more about the new Cotswold Outdoor outlet store in Leicester by visiting the website here.
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