Sports Direct could quit Derbyshire headquarters
Sports Direct could quit its current Derbyshire headquarters in the long-term under major plans unveiled by its parent company.
The sports retail giant is currently based at Shirebrook but Frasers Group wants create a new global HQ in the West Midlands.The Shirebrook site wasFrasers Group, which also runs Flannels and USC among several other brands, has outlined plans for a massive development by Junction 2 of the M6 on the edge of Coventry.
Planning documents sent to Rugby Borough Council set out out its ambition to build a multi-million pound distribution hub with a new head office, retail space, a hotel, restaurant and conference facilities.The documents say, subject to planning permission being granted, the construction of the new West Midlands base could be complete by 2029.
A Frasers Group spokesperson said: "To accelerate the business' growth and support our future, we are exploring options for a potential new site. "The proposals remain subject to a planning process and, if approved, would take a significant number of years to complete.Follow BBC East Midlands on
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