PRESS RELEASE: 23rd January 2012

13th London store on the horizon for Runners Need

We are pleased to announce our 26th Runners Need store opening early March in Wandsworth, South London.

The 2,500 square foot location will share premises with Cycle Surgery on Garratt Lane, a stone's throw from Southside shopping complex and Wandsworth High Street.

The convenience of the store's position on a busy, but accessible thoroughfare will be welcomed by local residents and shoppers alike. The central location will also appeal to the many runners who flock to south London's ample parks and commons, including nearby Wandsworth, Clapham and Battersea.

In-store both runners and cyclists will be greeted by a specialist retail environment, offering a wide range of products and the best running and cycling expertise under one roof. The latest Runners Need store will provide video gait analysis technology to analyse customers' running action and recommend appropriate footwear, along with unrivalled levels of expertise, and service from staff that know and understand running.

Runners Need Wandsworth will also feature a wide selection of men's and women's technical running clothing, footwear and accessories from leading running brands, including Nike, Brooks, Asics, Adidas, Gore, 2XU and Saucony.

With the 2012 Olympics fast approaching and widespread awareness of the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle, more people than ever before are turning to running to keep fit. We look forward to welcoming all customers to the store, when it launches in March.

Runners Need, 63 - 65 Garratt Lane, Wandsworth SW18 4AA www.runnersneed.com

Runners Need was established in 1982 and prides itself on giving friendly and knowledgeable service to runners of all standards. Stores are staffed by experienced runners enabling them to also offer advice on areas such as training, injuries and nutrition. Runners Need was acquired by the Snow+Rock Group in 2010 and has grown to 24 specialist running stores throughout the UK and Ireland.