Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHenry Saker-ClarkMonday 03 August 2026 08:41 BSTJohn Lewis is pumping investment into refreshed sports departments across its stores (John Lewis/PA)John Lewis is relaunching its sports and wellbeing offer, aiming to become the first UK retailer to combine sportswear, footwear, wearable technology, recovery, AI-powered fitness, and expert services in one location.This multi-million-pound investment is part of a larger £800 million cash injection into John Lewis's 36 stores across the UK.The new concept has already transformed the sports department in its London Oxford Street site and will fund similar redevelopments in Liverpool and Cheadle, as well as a new department in Glasgow.The departments, up to 5,000 square feet, will feature leading brands including Nike, Brooks, Patagonia, Garmin, Oura, Whoop, Therabody, Peloton, NordicTrack, and Speediance.Shoppers will also have access to services such as free gait analysis, with the aim of supporting customers throughout their entire fitness journey.In fullJohn Lewis takes on Sports Direct with multimillion-pound fitness investmentMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in