The French sports goods chain Decathlon will open its first store in Vicente López this Saturday, November 8th, and anticipation is so high that the company has announced a special opening operation. Although the official opening is scheduled for 9 in the morning, the store will open its doors at 6 AM to allow the public to enter and line up in an orderly fashion. One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the brand's return is the pricing. According to reports, prices in Argentina will be similar to those in Uruguay and Brazil, but 20% more expensive than in Chile due to the weight of local taxes. To have a reference for the values that could be found in the Vicente López store, Noticias Argentinas reviewed the prices on Decathlon's websites in Uruguay and Brazil and converted them to Argentine pesos (according to the provided rates: 1 UYU = $35.32 ARS; 1 BRL = $263.55 ARS). Boots and Sneakers (Prices from Uruguay and Brazil converted): Kipsta boots (Agility 100): Approx. $91,800 ($2,600 UYU). Adidas boots (Predator Campo, on sale in Brazil): Approx. $15,900 ($450 UYU). Club jerseys (Prices from Brazil converted, on sale): Flamengo jersey (Adidas, on sale): Approx. $14,500 ($410 UYU). Football socks (Viralto): Approx. $52,700 (R$ 199.99). Sportswear (Prices from Uruguay converted): Thermal shirt (Keepcomfort): Approx. $45,900 ($1,300 UYU). Futsal shoes (Kipsta 100): Approx. $10,600 ($300 UYU). Shin guards (Canilleras): Approx. $26,500 ($750 UYU). Thermal pants (Keepcomfort): Approx. $37,000 ($1,050 UYU). Football shorts (Essentiel): Approx. $45,900 ($1,300 UYU). Kipsta boots (Viralto I FG): Approx. $52,700 (R$ 199.99). Fluminense jersey (Umbro, on sale): Approx. $52,700 (R$ 199.99). What you can buy and online sales The new Decathlon store will have 3,000 square meters and will offer 5,000 products (references) for 65 different sports disciplines, including running, swimming, padel, cycling, golf, equestrian, and camping. For those who cannot attend the Vicente López store, online sales will be enabled at 12 noon on Saturday for the entire country.
