Global omnichannel retailer JD Sports Fashion has opened its first store in Canada on Vancouver's Robson Street.

The launch expands JD's growth strategy in North America, where it currently operates 341 stores with the opening of its third US flagship in Las Vegas in mid-June 2025.

The store joins other JD locations worldwide, including London's Oxford Street, Paris's Champs-Élysées and New York's Times Square.

The store's design features several innovative elements to engage and inspire customers. These include a double-height shopfront with the largest LED display in JD's Canadian network, a digital entrance, a click-and-collect station and a dumbwaiter system for efficient stock handling.

The store also has an advanced Stingray sound system and shop-in-shops for top brands such as Nike, New Balance and Adidas, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

The Robson Street flagship will provide shoppers with premium products and exclusive brand collaborations. The concept of "global access" at this location ensures that customers can enjoy unique and limited-edition items not found elsewhere in Canada.

JD Canada CEO Gary Ochi stated: “This launch of this landmark store signals the next phase of our expansion with 17 additional openings planned across Canada in the next 18 months, as we double down on our ambition to be the go-to destination for sports fashion in North America.

“Vancouver’s vibrant culture and Robson Street’s reputation as a premier shopping destination make it the perfect home for our first Canadian flagship. We have designed this space to inspire our customers, offering them access to exclusive products, cutting-edge store design and the best in sports fashion.”

Established in 1981, JD had 4,871 stores worldwide as of 3 May 2025.