A major sports retailer is opening at a shopping centre this weekend.

JD Sports is opening a branch at The Spires in the High Street, Barnet, this Saturday.

Kris Weeks, centre manager at The Spires, said: “We are really excited to welcome JD Sports to The Spires. It is brilliant news for our shoppers, who we know will love being able to buy brands like Nike, Adidas, Calvin Klein and The North Face right here in Barnet.

“There isn’t too long to wait until they open and there will be a range of exciting giveaways for some of the first customers Keep your eyes on The Spires social media channels for all the news as we get ready to open.”

JD Sports is the latest big-name brand to commit its future to The Spires following significant investment in the centre. In recent months, planning permission has been secured for a new Premier Inn on an adjacent site.