A sports fashion retailer will open its newest shop this month.

JD Sports will open at the Bouverie Place shopping centre in Folkestone on Saturday, October 19.

Customers can expect live music, provided by a DJ, and competitions during the launch day.

The shop is opening in the unit formerly occupied by Peacocks, which closed down in April this year.

The shop sells men's, women's and children's clothing, accessories and trainers.

Currently, the nearest JD Sports store to Folkestone is based in Ashford, based in the County Square mall.

A statement on Facebook from Bouverie Place, in the town centre, said: "JD Sports, the Undisputed King of Trainers is coming to Bouverie Place.

"The new store will open on Saturday, October 19 and there's lots going on.

"Head into the store on opening day and enter their competition to 'Win Trainers For A Year.'

"There will also be a DJ supplying live entertainment throughout the day.

"Plus, the latest and greatest branded street-style and sports fashion goods with 1000s of exclusive products. JD Leads the way."

Earlier this year it was announced that Bouverie Place had gone on the market for £25 million, with sales particulars being sent to potential investors.

The precinct was built in 2007 and includes 26,500 sq ft of retail space, plus a 570 space multi storey car park.

It currently attracts up to 100,000 shoppers a week and is home to stores including Primark, Deichmann, Asda, Specsavers and New Look.

Food outlets include Subway, Burger King and Starbucks.

In addition to Peacocks, Next has also recently departed the centre.

The shopping centre was acquired by real estate investment company Tristan Capital Partners, in 2013 for an undisclosed sum in a joint venture with retail asset manager Ellandi.

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