Decathlon expands old sports gear 'buy back' offer over Easter weekend

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Retailer offers customers chance to trade in used sports gear in return for discounts and special offers on new sports gear in-store, in a bid to support its circular economy drive

Sports retailer Decathlon UK is offering its customers the chance to trade in their used sports equipment in return for discounts on new products in store over the Easter weekend, in a move it said was...

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