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    "title": "Decathlon Launches Nationwide Buyback Weekend\u00a0",
    "modified_at": "2025-04-02 18:14:20",
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    "subtitle": "Earn hundreds this easter with a limited-time buyback boost on your old sports equipment!",
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    "body": "<p>Decathlon UK is excited to announce its first-ever <strong>Easter Buyback Weekend</strong>, running across more than 40 stores nationwide this Easter Weekend*. A exclusive 3-day event giving customers the chance to trade in their used sports equipment and receive a limited time <strong>20% bonus</strong> on top of the standard Buyback value, awarded as a Decathlon gift card.&nbsp;</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 60.29%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a0f27d08-f8d0-4cf5-9db5-febd90dbb240/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-a0f27d08-f8d0-4cf5-9db5-febd90dbb240\"\n                data-id=\"a0f27d08-f8d0-4cf5-9db5-febd90dbb240\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a0f27d08-f8d0-4cf5-9db5-febd90dbb240/-/inline/no/0749_BuyBackActivation_CRM_Hero_600x450.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a0f27d08-f8d0-4cf5-9db5-febd90dbb240/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>Boost Your Sport, Boost Your Wallet</strong></p><p>Decathlon&#039;s <strong>Easter Buyback Weekend</strong> makes sports more accessible and rewarding. By trading in pre-loved sports gear, customers help build a circular economy, reduce waste, and give their equipment a second life&mdash;all while getting more value in return.</p><p><strong>Unlock Exclusive offer with Free Decathlon Membership</strong></p><p>To claim the <strong>20% Buyback bonus</strong>, customers simply need to be a Decathlon member. Signing up is FREE and takes just <strong>two minutes</strong>!</p><p><a href=\"https://membership.decathlon.com/en-GB/\"><u>https://membership.decathlon.com/en-GB/</u></a> </p><p>Unlocking a range of benefits, including:</p><p><strong>Rewards on Every Purchase</strong> &ndash; &pound;1 spent = 10 points<br>\u200b<strong>Stay Active, Get Rewarded</strong> &ndash; Earn 150 points per week for 150 minutes of sport<br>\u200b<strong>Welcome Bonus</strong> &ndash; 1,000 free points upon joining<br>\u200b<strong>Redeem Rewards</strong> &ndash; 2,000 points = &pound;3 voucher, 3,000 points = &pound;5 voucher, 6,000 points = &pound;10 voucher, 12,000 points = &pound;20 voucher<br>\u200b<strong>Digital Receipts</strong> &ndash; Never lose proof of purchase<br>\u200b<strong>Exclusive Member &amp; App-Only Deals</strong> &ndash; Special discounts and offers<br>\u200b<strong>Extended Warranty</strong> &ndash; Two-year warranty on all Decathlon purchases</p><h4 id=\"decathlon-buyback-a-history-lesson\" ><strong>Decathlon Buyback: A History Lesson</strong></h4><p>The Decathlon Buyback program lets customers trade in used sports equipment -<strong>regardless of brand - </strong>in exchange for gift cards.&nbsp;</p><p>Launched in 2023 for Decathlon brand bicycles, the program expanded in April 2024 to include fitness equipment, kayaks, paddleboards, racket sports, golf clubs, and camping gear from all brands, helping address the over 100 million pieces of unused sports gear sitting in UK homes.</p><p>Today, the Buyback program accepts 50 different items across 15+ sports and activity categories, including Cycling, Watersports, Golf, Horse Riding, Racquet Sports (Tennis, Padel, Badminton, Table Tennis, Squash), Combat Sports, GPS &amp; Watches, Textiles, Camping, Roller Sports, Fitness, and more.</p><p>With over 1,200 items bought back since the start of this year alone!</p><h4 id=\"how-it-works\" ><strong>How it works:</strong></h4><ol class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--numbered release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>Get an estimate</strong> by completing an online assessment and <strong>Book an appointment</strong> to visit your store via: <a href=\"https://www.decathlon.co.uk/second-life/buy-back#/product_category\"><u>https://www.decathlon.co.uk/second-life/buy-back#/product_category</u></a></span></li><li><span><strong>Trade in your item</strong> &ndash; Bring it in for evaluation.</span></li><li><span>Receive your gift card <strong>with the additional 20% bonus (during Easter Buyback Weekend).</strong></span></li></ol><p><strong>Bikes, Watersports, and Rackets<br>\u200bDue to high demand, Decathlon is especially encouraging trade-ins for:</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Bikes &ndash; From kids&#039; bikes to electric, mountain, city, road, BMX, and gravel bikes.</span></li><li><span>Watersports Equipment &ndash; Inflatable paddleboards and kayaks - potentially helping you free up valuable storage space.</span></li><li><span>Rackets &ndash; Tennis, badminton, squash, and padel rackets.</span></li></ul>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 75%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a1606cf0-350a-4933-a900-125ec294fa5d/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                    srcset=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a1606cf0-350a-4933-a900-125ec294fa5d/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/ 1x, https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a1606cf0-350a-4933-a900-125ec294fa5d/-/resize/2400x/-/format/auto/ 2x\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-a1606cf0-350a-4933-a900-125ec294fa5d\"\n                data-id=\"a1606cf0-350a-4933-a900-125ec294fa5d\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a1606cf0-350a-4933-a900-125ec294fa5d/-/inline/no/DecathlonBuyBackImages003+-++---+Expires+on+24-05-2028+%281%29.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a1606cf0-350a-4933-a900-125ec294fa5d/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>Find Your Nearest Store and Get Started</strong></p><p>Visit<a href=\"https://www.decathlon.co.uk/store-locator\"> <u>https://www.decathlon.co.uk/store-locator</u></a> to find your nearest participating Decathlon store.</p><p>For more information about the Easter Buyback Weekend, please visit: <a href=\"https://www.decathlon.co.uk/c/lp/buy-back-decathlon_62f17164-8bb8-4a53-ad09-92205bdab79f\"><u>https://www.decathlon.co.uk/c/lp/buy-back-decathlon_62f17164-8bb8-4a53-ad09-92205bdab79f</u></a></p><p><em>*excluding Easter Sunday, due to store closures </em></p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-ad4c82c7-0997-40b7-91ea-b48724a07fed\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e51398f7-3d53-4a20-adf3-9caf88e40289/-/crop/492x492/32,0/-/preview/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"The Academy PR\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">The Academy PR</strong>\n        \n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:decathlon@theacademypr.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"decathlon@theacademypr.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>decathlon@theacademypr.com</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p><strong>About Decathlon</strong></p><p>Decathlon is the world&#039;s largest sporting goods retailer, dedicated to making sports accessible to all through high-quality, affordable products. Committed circularity, Decathlon continues to innovate with programs like Buyback and Second Life to help reduce waste and encourage smarter consumption.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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