King Sturge has been appointed by administrator KPMG to dispose of JJB Sports’ 80 store leases held under its Qube and Original Shoe Company fascias.
Around 80% of the stores traded as Original Shoe Company, which sold branded lifestyle clothing and footwear.
Footwear chain Qube accounted for the remaining 20% of the store leases. KMPG has reportedly already closed about 45 of the stores.
Stores in JJB Sports’ Lifestyle portfolio include: Argyle Street, Glasgow; Arndale Centre in Manchester; Meadowhall in Sheffield; Bullring, Birmingham; and Whitefriars in Canterbury.
Martin Crossley, retail partner, King Sturge, said: “We will be seeking buyers for individual units or groups of shops from the portfolio which is spread across the
