The retail giant's parent company is planning a huge new base some 50 miles away from Shirebrook
Sports Direct could quit its current Derbyshire headquarters in the long term under major plans unveiled by its parent company.
The sports retail giant is currently based at Shirebrook but Frasers Group wants create a new global HQ in the West Midlands.The Shirebrook site wasFrasers Group, which also runs Flannels and USC among several other brands, has outlined plans for a massive development by Junction 2 of the M6 on the edge of Coventry.
Planning documents sent to Rugby Borough Council set out out its ambition to build a multi-million pound distribution hub with a new head office, retail space, a hotel, restaurant and conference facilities.The documents say, subject to planning permission being granted, the construction of the new West Midlands base could be complete by 2029.
A Frasers Group spokesperson said: "To accelerate the business' growth and support our future, we are exploring options for a potential new site. "The proposals remain subject to a planning process and, if approved, would take a significant number of years to complete.Follow BBC East Midlands on