UK Retailer JD Sports to Open First Raleigh Store at Crabtree Mall

The new 7,000-square-foot location is expected to open this spring.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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JD Sports, a popular UK-based sneaker and sportswear retailer, is expanding to the Triangle region with its first Raleigh location set to open at Crabtree Valley Mall this spring. The nearly 7,000-square-foot store will join other athletic and lifestyle brands at the mall, which sees over 8.7 million visitors annually.

Why it matters

The arrival of JD Sports at Crabtree Valley Mall signals the continued growth and evolution of the Raleigh retail landscape, as the city attracts more national and international brands seeking to connect with the area's style-conscious consumers. This opening also highlights Crabtree's position as a premier shopping destination in the Triangle.

The details

JD Sports will take a nearly 7,000-square-foot space on the lower level of Crabtree Valley Mall, across from Hollister. The new Raleigh location will join existing North Carolina stores in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Wilmington. At JD Sports, customers can shop products from popular athletic brands like Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Asics, and Hoka.

  • JD Sports is expected to open its first Raleigh location at Crabtree Valley Mall this spring.

The players

JD Sports

A UK-based retailer of sneakers and sportswear, with more than 400 stores across the U.S.

Crabtree Valley Mall

A popular shopping destination in Raleigh, North Carolina that sees over 8.7 million visitors annually.

John Magee

Senior Vice President of JD U.S. Retail.

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What they’re saying

“Opening our first Raleigh location at Crabtree allows us to connect with a vibrant and style-forward community. Crabtree's position as a premier shopping destination makes it the ideal location to introduce our curated mix of global brands and exclusive products to new and existing JD Sports consumers.”

— John Magee, Senior Vice President of JD U.S. Retail (heraldsun.com)

What’s next

JD Sports is expected to open its first Raleigh location at Crabtree Valley Mall this spring.

The takeaway

The arrival of UK-based retailer JD Sports at Crabtree Valley Mall underscores Raleigh's growing appeal as a destination for national and international brands seeking to tap into the area's style-conscious consumer base and capitalize on the mall's status as a premier shopping destination in the Triangle region.